In case you didn’t know…
After a dismal 2017/18 season and a fantastic World Cup, Hazard was heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge to complete a ‘dream’ switch to Real Madrid. However, upon speaking to Chelsea’s hierarchy and new boss Sarri, he chose to stay at West London.
As expected, the 27-year-old was expected to flourish in the expansive, high-octane, possession-based system Sarri employs. He has now scored seven in eight appearances this season and currently leads the PL Golden Boot chart.
The heart of the matter
It almost seems like there’s no stopping him at the moment. Sarri, who has been pleasantly surprised with his side’s stunning start, has praised Hazard’s heroics.
With a herculean 40-goal target provided to Hazard for the season, the former Napoli boss seems to have brought out the best in his left-winger. He said:
Speaking of room for improvement, he continued:
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Here’s a clear indication of how well Hazard has started the 2018/19 campaign. A treat to the eyes, indeed.
What’s next?
Hazard and Chelsea will be aiming to continue their unbeaten start to the season when they travel to Southampton later today.
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