BEN STANSALL/Getty Images Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has said he wants Eden Hazard to improve as a false nine following his excellent display against Brighton & Hove Albion. The Belgium international has been deployed in the position for the Blues in the last two games and has impressed. In the 2-0 win over Manchester City, he set up goals for N'Golo Kante and David Luiz, while in the 2-1 win against Brighton, he assisted Pedro and scored himself. After the game, Sarri said he thinks Hazard can still make strides to be even better, per Patric Ridge of Goal. "I think that, for us, he could be very important in this position," said the Italian manager. "He's very able to come out and play with his team-mates, very able to create spaces. Now I think that, in that position, he has to improve in attacking the box." With neither Olivier Giroud nor Alvaro Morata performing consistently well as a centre-forward for the Blues, it's not a big surprise that Sarri has turned to … [Read more...] about Maurizio Sarri Says He Wants More from Eden Hazard as a False 9
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Maurizio Sarri Says Eden Hazard Injury Is ‘Not a Serious Problem’
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says the injury that forced Eden Hazard off during Sunday's 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion is not serious. "Eden is okay. It's only a knock. I spoke with the doctor and he told me it's not a serious problem. He maybe needs one day to rest, two days maximum. No more," he said, according to Lyall Thomas at Sky Sports News. The Belgium international scored and assisted in the win at the Amex Stadium but was replaced on 83 minutes by striker Olivier Giroud. Sports journalist Vaishali Bhardwaj offered some detail on the problem: Hazard also offered his view after the match: Sarri deployed Hazard as a false nine again for the trip to Brighton. The former Lille man put in another impressive display to maintain his excellent form this season: The win means Chelsea stay in fourth place in the Premier League table. However, they are now three points ahead of Arsenal, who were beaten 3-2 by struggling Southampton. Next up for the Blues is a … [Read more...] about Maurizio Sarri Says Eden Hazard Injury Is ‘Not a Serious Problem’
Hazard refusing to give up on Premier League title hopes
News 96 // 16 Dec 2018, 21:48 IST SHARE Eden Hazard insists Chelsea have not given up hope of winning the Premier League title this season.Hazard starred for Chelsea on Sunday, scoring one and setting up another as Maurizio Sarri's side beat Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1.The victory took Chelsea to within two points of third-placed Tottenham, although there is still a sizeable gap between the Blues and pacesetters Liverpool and Manchester City.Hazard, however, was in bullish mood, revealing that the Chelsea squad believe they are capable of catching their rivals, even if manager Sarri has continuously played down any hopes of a title challenge."Of course, we want to be top of the league at the end of the season," Hazard, who went off late on after sustaining a knock in a heavy collision with Dale Stephens, told Sky Sports."I know Manchester City and Liverpool are good teams, but we are with them and don't want the gap to be any bigger than it is … [Read more...] about Hazard refusing to give up on Premier League title hopes
Hazard too good for Brighton as Chelsea win comfortably
Hazard too good for Brighton as Chelsea win comfortably BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Eden Hazard masterminded Chelsea’s 2-1 Premier League win at Brighton, teeing up Pedro before netting himself at the Amex Stadium. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/hazard-too-good-for-brighton-as-chelsea-win-comfortably-37631050.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/article37631049.ece/3126c/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_e1aad5e2-feae-4e9a-be4a-896c11d73b0c_1 Email Eden Hazard masterminded Chelsea’s 2-1 Premier League win at Brighton, teeing up Pedro before netting himself at the Amex Stadium. The Belgium star laid on an assist for a personal record fourth consecutive league game, then fired his eighth league goal of an already hugely-fruitful campaign. Hazard has now had a hand in 17 goals in 16 Premier League appearances for Chelsea this term – last season he only mustered a combined 16 goals and assists, in some 34 turns. … [Read more...] about Hazard too good for Brighton as Chelsea win comfortably
Eden Hazard Inspires Chelsea Past Brighton & Hove Albion in Premier League
Chelsea closed the gap to four points on Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday, as they beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 at the Amex Stadium. The visitors were out of the blocks quickly, with Eden Hazard setting up Pedro to give them a deserved lead. Chelsea's No. 10 then doubled the Blues' lead before the break, latching on to Willian's through ball to finish calmly. Brighton responded well in the second period and got back into the game when Solly March turned in Bernardo's centre. However, they were unable to grab an equaliser, with the Blues reestablishing control in the contest and seeing out an important win. The one potential blemish on the day for Chelsea was a knock for Hazard, as he was brought off what appeared to be an ankle issue, per Vaishali Bhardwaj of the Evening Standard. Sarri Influence Will Take Hazard to Next Level Although the goals haven't been flowing for Hazard lately, in recent weeks his performance levels have picked up again. … [Read more...] about Eden Hazard Inspires Chelsea Past Brighton & Hove Albion in Premier League