Chelsea: Players visit sick children in hospital

Diego Costa, Cesc Fabregas, Eden Hazard, Ramires visited children at the Westminster Hospital

Players visit sick children in hospital (Chelsea FC/Press Association Images)

Despite their poor form on the pitch, Chelsea players still showed their good heart by visiting sick children at a London hospital.

Chelsea players visit sick children in hospital (Chelsea FC/Press Association )

Diego Costa, Cesc Fabregas, Eden Hazard, Ramires and a slew of other Chelsea players on Wednesday, December 16 visited the sick young patients at Westminster Hospital.

Diego Costa at the Westminster Hospital (Chelsea FC/Press Association Images)

The players came bearing gifts including autographed photos, and posed for pictures with kids who could not be home for Christmas.

Chelsea players visit sick children in hospital (Chelsea FC/Press Association Images)

 “The visit is something we do every year and it's brilliant to see the smiles on the faces of the children when we arrive, especially with it being so close to Christmas,' Chelsea defender Gary Cahill told chelseafc.com.

Chelsea players visit sick children in hospital (Chelsea FC/Press Association Images)

“Having a child in hospital means it's obviously a really tough time for the families as well, so if we can help give them a little lift it makes a difference.

Chelsea players visit sick children in hospital (Chelsea FC/Press Association Images)

“The children all seemed really happy to see us and one boy even gave us all a little present, which was a very nice touch and really meant a lot. It's always a day the players look forward to every year.”