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Chelsea transfer news: 'Eden Hazard will leave... THIS is who will replace him' (Image: GETTY)
Chelsea transfer news: 'Eden Hazard will leave... THIS is who will replace him' (Image: GETTY)
"He's definitely improved as a player, and I think he'll improve again," Merson added.
"I’ve always been a fan of his, but didn't think he understood the game as much as he does now.
"He took too many touches, but now knows when to release the ball. He has learned very quickly."
Hazard and Barkley are both in line to start again when Chelsea face Southampton on Wednesday.