CHELSEA STAR EDEN HAZARD GIVES HIS FANS THE THUMBS UP FROM HOSPITAL BED AFTER REVEALING EVERYTHING 'WENT WELL' WITH HIS ANKLE OPERATION

·  Eden Hazard broke his ankle while away on international duty with Belgium

·  The 26-year-old winger underwent surgery on the injury on Monday morning

·  Hazard has revealed that everything went smoothly with his ankle operation

·  He will be sidelined for six to eight weeks and will miss the start of next season

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard has provided his supporters with a positive injury update from hospital after undergoing surgery on a fractured ankle. 

Hazard suffered the injury in a training ground accident on Sunday, while away on international duty with Belgium.

The 26-year-old underwent surgery on Monday and is expected to be sidelined for the next six to eight week.

Hazard is set to miss the start of the new Premier League season, which gets underway on August 12.

However, the Belgian has maintained a positive outlook and took to social media on Monday afternoon to thank his fans for their support.

He said: 'Everything went well with my ankle operation, now I start the road to recovery! I will be stronger. Thank you for your support everyone!!'

Hazard has been linked with a summer move to Real Madrid after rediscovering his best form with Chelsea last season. 

The Belgian winger scored 17 goals in all competitions as Antonio Conte's side claimed the Premier League title at a canter. 

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez will now have to cope with the loss of his captain as his side prepare to face Czech Republic in a friendly on Monday night.

The Red Devils will then take on Estonia in a World Cup qualifier in Tallinn on Friday.