Hazard management

Here are 5 reasons that suggest it is time for Eden Hazard to leave Chelsea... Top 5 / Top 10 08 Apr 2018, 18:27 IST 281 It's been six years since Eden Hazard made the switch to English football and he has been wowing us all with his brilliance ever since.A supremely talented footballer, he arrived at Chelsea in 2012 from Lille for £32million and like many signings, if one expected him to struggle to settle into the intensity and physicality of the English game, they couldn't be farther away from the truth. He settled in brilliantly and has been their talisman till date.And as is customary now for any top player plying his trade at the highest level, there have been question marks over his future, with some of the bigger clubs ready to rope in the Belgian.So far, he has managed to neglect the rumours and has refused to remark on the situation, fully committed to his cause. However, is he missing a trick by doing so?Here are 5 reasons why it is time for … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why Eden Hazard Must Leave Chelsea

Antonio Conte's time at Chelsea may be up and here are 5 reasons why he could return to coach the Italy national team. Top 5 / Top 10 04 Apr 2018, 14:16 IST It's fair to say that Antonio Conte's second season as Chelsea manager hasn't gone quite as well as his first. They surprisingly ran away with the EPL title, finishing with a comfortable seven-point gap between nearest challengers Spurs. Conte had crafted a difficult team to break down in his favored 3-5-2 formation, but with enough flair from players like Eden Hazard and Diego Costa to entertain as well.They weren't necessarily the favourites to retain their league title coming into this season but few expected Chelsea to struggle as much as they have: Chelsea currently lie back in fifth place, a massive 28 points behind clear leaders Manchester City; with just seven games remaining, Chelsea will do well to make it into fourth spot and secure the last Champions League place for next season.Unsurprisingly given … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why Antonio Conte May Be Appointed Italy Manager

Despite cutting a frustrated figure in some Chelsea games this season, Eden Hazard says he has no problem with playing in different roles. Eden Hazard insists he has no problem with being played out of his favoured position at Chelsea and would even move to left-back if Antonio Conte asked.The Belgium international has been used as a false nine for certain key games this season, including the 1-0 Premier League defeat away to Manchester City and the 1-1 first-leg draw with Barcelona in the Champions League last 16.The 27-year-old has cut a frustrated figure at times but he says he is happy to play in whatever position the Chelsea boss demands."I just want to be on the pitch," Hazard told reporters. "Number nine, 10, I can play left-back if the manager wants, no problem. I just want to be on the pitch and try to give everything like I do every time."Hazard's rumoured unhappiness with Chelsea's tactics has fuelled speculation he could leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the … [Read more...] about Hazard ‘would play at left-back’ for Conte at Chelsea