Eden Hazard was powerless to help his Chelsea side overcome a determined West Brom, who battled back for a draw during an ill-tempered game in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
The Belgian was high up in the Stamford Bridge stands, after being sidelined with a groin injury he suffered during the win over Crystal Palace, earlier this month.
Without their play-maker, the Blues were twice pegged back, having took the lead courtesy of defender Cesar Azpilicueta. Craig Gardner equalised with a low effort before Gareth McAuley prodded Willian's low cross into his own net. As the final whistle beckoned, James McClean grabbed the goal to give the Baggies a share of the spoils.
Speculation has been rife regarding the 25-year-old's future, who despite failing to reach the heights of the previous campaign, continues to be linked with moves to Real Madrid and PSG.
When asked how he could help return Hazard to form, new Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink joked, 'I'm not his mother.'
Hiddink added: 'They get proper attention and it's all an individual approach. One needs a lash, another one needs an arm. It's individual. Another one needs to be pinched a bit. It's different.
'But we will give him the time to come back to the level where he can play.'
Hazard, who scooped the PFA Player of the Year award last season after his exploits helped the Blues win the league, has been training alone in his recovery as he targets a comeback away to London rivals Arsenal next week.
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