The Belgian playmaker is determined to land more silverware while at Stamford Bridge and believes the 2018 World Cup took his game to a new level
Eden Hazard is looking for more goals and trophies at Chelsea, in a hint towards where his future may lie, while admitting that performances for Belgium have made him “one of the best players in the world”.
The 27-year-old forward is enjoying another standout season at club level in 2018-19, with his exploits seeing further questions asked of how long he will remain in west London.
Hazard has hinted in the recent past that he may move on at some stage, but he is happy in his current surroundings for now.
He has been asked to fill a slightly different position for Chelsea of late, as he operates in a central ‘false nine’ role under Maurizio Sarri, and is delighted to be contributing to the pursuit of collective goals.
Hazard told the Blues’ official website: “I have never thought about myself; I just try to play for my team-mates.
“I spend more time in the middle of the pitch now so I am more like a playmaker. Sometimes I am lucky to pass the ball and we score; sometimes not!
“I want to keep this thing as a part of my football: playing for my team-mates. If everyone can shine it’s good.
“I’m happy with my form and with what we have done so far this season. For four months now we have been enjoying playing football with the team and the new manager.
“I know I play for one of the biggest clubs in the world, and I can improve a lot in the future I think.
“I need to score more goals; we need to win more trophies. I won already a lot with Chelsea, but when you play for Chelsea you want big trophies like the Champions League, and to reach finals.”
While chasing down more major honours at domestic level, Hazard concedes that it was his showings for his country at the 2018 World Cup which have taken his game to new heights and seen him placed in a talent bracket alongside the very best players on the planet.
He added: “Personally I feel like I went on to another level because of the World Cup.
“I think before the World Cup people thought I was a good player, but after the World Cup they were saying I was one of the best players in the world.
“That’s the level I want to reach and stay at. I think since the beginning of the season I have done pretty well.”
Hazard and Chelsea will be back in action on Boxing Day when they make the short trip to Watford.
Lionaire
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I guess he does it for the bad of the team, what do you mean he can't change game? do you even watch hazard plays at all? or Barcelona don't lose with Messi? I guess Madrid don't lose with Ronaldo then? you have no idea of what you want to Say, go and reason again and come back to comment
Can u tell me his ballon d'or rankings in few years ? ( Chelsea are a bigger team than Atletico BTW) and then compare him to Griezmann
Betbmopruy
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man u chelsea
Lionaire
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I guess he does it for the bad of the team, what do you mean he can't change game? do you even watch hazard plays at all? or Barcelona don't lose with Messi? I guess Madrid don't lose with Ronaldo then? you have no idea of what you want to Say, go and reason again and come back to comment
I've seen hazard play dumb .. Because Ur a Chelsea fan..U can't see his faults
midestivah
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Which overall game do u talk of ? Playing selfishly ? Only Dribbling..?? If he wants to do it do it for the good of team ..like Messi ..u know how selfless he plays at times..Hazard is no doubt world class..But giving him very high ratings and overhyping him is just not good..He can't change games..
I guess he does it for the bad of the team, what do you mean he can't change game? do you even watch hazard plays at all? or Barcelona don't lose with Messi? I guess Madrid don't lose with Ronaldo then? you have no idea of what you want to Say, go and reason again and come back to comment
29356899(deleted)
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i think hazard thinks himself a great sports man .But i dont think so.
He is a good player in a bad setup. Boring team.
Lionaire
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football is not all about goals and assist, his overall game is better than Griezmann, the magic he performs on the ball make him the best entertainer on the pitch
Which overall game do u talk of ? Playing selfishly ? Only Dribbling..?? If he wants to do it do it for the good of team ..like Messi ..u know how selfless he plays at times..Hazard is no doubt world class..But giving him very high ratings and overhyping him is just not good..He can't change games..
midestivah
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He doesn't get more goals or even more assists than Griezmann in a year..and he is 91 rated..
football is not all about goals and assist, his overall game is better than Griezmann, the magic he performs on the ball make him the best entertainer on the pitch
Tuydnoru
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@Napolion if you don't think so then go and do your own let us see
SirSceo
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harzard will claim next year's balon d'or
Eugene134
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I'm a real Chelsea fan I do agree he can go to RM cuz it really annoying us cuz everytime we get this news from him.. if he wanna go the door is open Chelsea is bigger than hazard
Messigoodbye
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He was the best at WC. Don't know why he didn't win the Golden Ball award
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What a bullshit are u writing?
Messigoodbye
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Flop is always a flop. Belgian played well thanks De Bruyne and their defensive display.
WasimRaz
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Yes I agree with this
Lionaire
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no I disagree, he's not overrated, h e is a great player but the problem is from Chelsea, had Conte live Costa Chelsea might have achieve great things than they achieved, Hazard is doing that so that he can win champions league but he may go to Madrid and still don't win it in his career
He doesn't get more goals or even more assists than Griezmann in a year..and he is 91 rated..
sazklmprst
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midestivah
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accept the fact that he is cheating on Chelsea..Chelsea don't deserve Money minded non loyal people like hazard ..u guys deserve better ..Hazard is overrated too..
no I disagree, he's not overrated, h e is a great player but the problem is from Chelsea, had Conte live Costa Chelsea might have achieve great things than they achieved, Hazard is doing that so that he can win champions league but he may go to Madrid and still don't win it in his career
Lionaire
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I don't think he want to join Madrid for money, but he want to join Madrid because of their recent success in Europe elite competition, but he didn't know that everything is time and it will now take Madrid more than a decade to repeat that feat, if it's because of money then it will be easy for to keep hold of him as I believe Chelsea can offer him any amount Madrid willing to offer
accept the fact that he is cheating on Chelsea..Chelsea don't deserve Money minded non loyal people like hazard ..u guys deserve better ..Hazard is overrated too..
midestivah
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Hazard Believes in joining Real Madrid for money
I don't think he want to join Madrid for money, but he want to join Madrid because of their recent success in Europe elite competition, but he didn't know that everything is time and it will now take Madrid more than a decade to repeat that feat, if it's because of money then it will be easy for to keep hold of him as I believe Chelsea can offer him any amount Madrid willing to offer
Itzfreeboy
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he should join unitedor madrid
Who? united the club who Everton is better than
Itzfreeboy
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he should join unitedor madrid
🤣😂😂😂😂
Itzfreeboy
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Enemies be voting yes!
🤣😂😂
leeabcls
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no player is bigger than the club. Chelsea had great players like Didier drogba who could turn and score from any angle. so if hazard wants to go let him go.
Jozabdiks
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He was the best at WC. Don't know why he didn't win the Golden Ball award
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True he was the only player to win every team of the week, most dribble completed and highest average rating in the WC. Look at his performance against Brazil that was only top by Mbappe against Argentina but Mbappe was only good for 2 match in the WC2018.
Ijas22
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i think hazard thinks himself a great sports man .But i dont think so.
Then what is he?
Lionaire
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He was the best at WC. Don't know why he didn't win the Golden Ball award
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😂😂As if Griezmann and Modric were playing cricket
Lionaire
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Hazard Believes in joining Real Madrid for money
moore8
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You really look improved and better,hope you continue and perform better and even aim higher than where you’re now
Handsome Mike
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Enemies be voting yes!
NAPOLION
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i think hazard thinks himself a great sports man .But i dont think so.
12UnitedGuyReborn
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and now its taking you to a new league Hazard
VanishPrasad
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Because Harry Kane plays golf
Kane had lesser dribbling, scored 3 penalties and three lucky goals which included putting a ball in an empty net.He was superb in scoring but performance wise, he wasn't even close to Hazard.
donkaka
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he should join unitedor madrid
liverpoli
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He was the best at WC. Don't know why he didn't win the Golden Ball award
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Because Harry Kane plays golf
VanishPrasad
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He was the best at WC. Don't know why he didn't win the Golden Ball award
Kathhy
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Hazard does look like someone who can play for Madrid.
Schluppe
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I thought Hazard was moving to Real Madrid last season, and the season before, and the season before that... and the season before that
scorpionweb
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money follow Hazard, Hazard will stay at Chelsea, reason Chelsea is perfect for him. may be Real Madrid after having better players like Mbape, etc he will tempted to join the biggest club. for the moment he is enjoying.