Eden Hazard is being used as a striker by Chelsea boss Maurizio SarriEden Hazard remains Chelsea's star man but does playing him as a striker really get the best from him? That combined tally of one is his worst return in any Premier League game at Stamford Bridge this season, including his second-half substitute appearances in the wins over Arsenal and Crystal Palace. Hazard was man of the match that day at St James' Park, having 135 touches of the ball and completing 91 passes. 0:54 Sarri has urged Willian to stay following his winner against Newcastle Sarri has urged Willian to stay following his winner against Newcastle"It's a case of being more balanced," he pointed out when discussing Hazard's current role in the team. Hazard is on course for his most productive Premier League seasonMaybe Sarri's much discussed transformation of Dries Mertens at Napoli can be repeated, after all.

Source: Sky sports January 14, 2019 06:56 UTC