Chelsea transfer news: Cesc Fabregas begs Eden Hazard to stay
Hazard has forged a reputation as one of Europe’s top attacking talents since joining Chelsea from Lille in 2012.
And his performances while helping them win two Premier League titles, the Europa League, the FA Cup and the Capital One Cup in the subsequent seasons have drawn admiring glances.
Real Madrid are known to be keen on prising Hazard away from Chelsea, particularly in the wake of Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure for Juventus.
While Barcelona was touted as a potential destination for the Belgian earlier this summer as Nou Camp chiefs reacted to Antoine Griezmann snubbing them.
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Chelsea news: Borussia Dortmund boss reveals Eden Hazard is one of dream signings (Image: GETTY)
"And if Eden Hazard has the ball - ooh la la - it’s a pleasure to watch him."
Hazard has started Chelsea’s opening games of the Premier League campaign against Huddersfield and Arsenal on the bench.
Maurizio Sarri says it is a matter of easing the wideman and Mateo Kovacic back into action following post-World Cup breaks.
"I am really very happy," said Sarri, when asked specifically about Kovacic following the 3-2 win over Arsenal.
Chelsea news: Borussia Dortmund boss reveals Eden Hazard is one of dream signings (Image: GETTY)
Chelsea news: Borussia Dortmund boss reveals Eden Hazard is one of dream signings (Image: GETTY)
"But in my opinion in this moment Kovacic, and Hazard, are not able to play for 90 minutes.
"So I thought that it was better 25-30 minutes when the intensity of the game is going down, and Hazard has done two assists in two matches.
"So I am very happy, also because I think that Kovacic can improve a lot here."
Chelsea will be seeking to maintain their perfect start to the season when they travel to Newcastle on Sunday.