Hazard scored 16 Premier League goals and provided 15 assists as Chelsea finished third in the standings, then providing a fitting swansong with two goals and an assist in the 4-1 win over Arsenal in the Europa League final. TOP HONOURSWith Chelsea having fallen way behind Manchester City and Liverpool in the Premier League, Hazard leaves Stamford Bridge hungry to compete again for the top honours in the game, particularly the Champions League which he has never won. "He's in the top few players in the world," Hazard's former Chelsea team mate Frank Lampard told talkSPORT radio last month. "Of course it will be disappointing to lose him for the Premier League, but particularly Chelsea. Benzema spent years toiling on behalf of Ronaldo, but Hazard scores and creates in equal measure and the French forward will enjoy collaborating with Madrid's new hope.

Source: bd News24 June 07, 2019 20:37 UTC