Hazard will start for the first time in Euro 2020 in Belgium’s last Group B match against Finland on Monday.
But the 28-year-old admits he might not be ready to compete the full 90 minutes.
“I never doubted my qualities, but whether I would be 100% fit for the European Championship was going to be a question.
“I broke my ankle three times, it will never be the same as 10 years ago. But I know that when I am in shape, that I can prove myself on the field and that’s what I’m working on now.
“I’m not 100% yet, but I’m ready to start. But that was the plan, to bring me along gradually. It’s especially important to be completely fit in the knockout phase. Then I have to be in top shape,” Hazard said.
Hazard was introduced as a substitute in Belgium’s first two games.
He had been a fitness doubt in Belgium’s pre-tournament preparations after an injury-filled season at Real Madrid.
(DailyPost)
