Chelsea's revitalised winger Eden Hazard has been challenged to step up his performances even further after making an impressive start under new Blues boss Antonio Conte
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard
London: Chelsea's revitalised winger Eden Hazard has been challenged to step up his performances even further after making an impressive start under new Blues boss Antonio Conte.
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard
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Hazard, England's Footballer of the Year in 2015, endured a difficult campaign last season when Chelsea finished 10th in the table, Jose Mourinho was sacked and the Belgian international failed to score a Premier League goal until May.
Now, with Conte in charge and stability restored at Stamford Bridge, the 25-year-old, who captained his country in France, has started the new season in sparkling form. He scored a superb goal after only nine minutes as Chelsea beat Burnley 3-0 on Saturday.
"Eden is a fantastic player, working very well with a great attitude. "After the first day, I saw this. I saw his will to work and improve and find a good shape very quickly," Conte said.
"I can also say that his performance can still improve. But I'm pleased with his commitment and work-rate — and the same goes for all the players. The attitude is good and I like this."