‘This is how I want Chelsea to play’ – Hazard shares Sarri philosophy

Eden Hazard has paid tribute to Maurizio Sarri, insisting the Chelsea manager shares his own footballing vision.Belgium star Hazard defended Sarris first season at Stamford Bridge, a campaign in which the ex-Napoli boss tenure has often come under intense scrutiny.Hazard could yet swap Chelsea for Real Madrid in a 100million summer transfer, but for now insists he remains focused on driving the Blues towards a top-four Premier League finish and Europa League glory.Eden Hazard has praised Maurizio Sarri, pictured, for his first season as Chelsea boss (Steven Paston/PA)Chelseas Sarriball possession-based style has often frustrated Blues fans this term, but Hazard believes the Stamford Bridge men have almost fully grasped their head coachs methods.Statistically its my best season. I like to be able to say that, because the way hes thinking about football is the same way I think about football, Hazard told Sky Sports News, having reached 19 goals in all competitions this term.So its easy to understand each other.OK, sometimes we lost, but the way he wants us to play is the same way I want Chelsea to play, so thats why we have a good relationship. He came here with his own ideas of how to play and I think weve done quite well.Its not simple to play the football he wants to play, but I think now were starting to understand how he wants to play.We still need to adapt a little bit.But for the first season, weve reached the Carabao Cup final, we can still reach the top four and win the Europa League.So I think the season is good.Now we just need to see at the end of the season what we have, and if its a good season or not.'I didn't have any solution, so I just did it myself!' @HazardEden10 talks us through last night's incredible goal! pic.twitter.com/vw5q86gp9P Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 9, 2019We are working a lot, because this manager is different from (Antonio) Conte, different from (Jose) Mourinho.When you have a manager like that, its not easy to change everything.But I think we showed in the last two or three weeks were adapting well with this manager, and now we want to finish the season well.Chelsea are holding out for big money from Madrid for Hazard, whose current Blues deal expires next summer.Eden Hazard, pictured, found the net twice in Mondays 2-0 win over West Ham (John Walton/PA)The 28-year-olds wonder goal kick-started Chelseas 2-0 Premier League win over West Ham on Monday, with the Belgium stalwart also adding a late second.Hazard boasts a league-high combined tally of 28 goals and assists, and Blues boss Sarri has conceded Chelsea may struggle to hold on to their top asset.Hes in the last season of contract, if he wants to have another experience we have to respect it, said Sarri.But we will try of course in any way to convince him. But its not easy.Very glad about these biiiig 3 points! Thanks to everyone for tonight's support! Good night from London! #Hustle #AlwaysBelieve @ChelseaFC pic.twitter.com/kjScwhvgas Antonio Rdiger (@ToniRuediger) April 8, 2019Its impossible to find another Hazard; at the moment there isnt another Hazard.On-loan striker Gonzalo Higuain admitted Chelsea could be hard-pressed to convince Hazard to stay at Stamford Bridge.When a player has a desire it is difficult to change his mind, Higuain told ESPN.Gonzalo Higuain, pictured, believes Chelsea could struggle to hold onto Eden Hazard (John Walton/PA)What matters is Edens decision and the decision of the board.He has not asked me but if its what makes him happy I wish him all the best. I hope he can stay.(function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){
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