Chelsea's Eden Hazard is comparable to Lionel Messi according to Keegan (Image: GETTY )
That’s according to English football legend Kevin Keegan.
Eden Hazard has been compared to the likes of Messi and the Argentine’s rival Cristiano Ronaldo for years.
The Chelsea forward hasn’t quite managed to reach the goal-scoring numbers that Messi and Ronaldo obtain every year, however.
Hazard has has almost undoubtedly been Chelsea’s standout player of the past few seasons and played an instrumental role in both their Premier League title wins in 2015 and 2017.
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Lionel Messi has scored 34 league goals this seaon (Image: GETTY )
Hazard can potentially win his final trophy at Stamford Bridge with a win over Arsenal in the Europa League final on Wednesday, May 29.
Hazard has been involved in 31 goals for Chelsea this season in the Premier League with 16 goals and 15 assists.
Chelsea have already secured a top four position this term, meaning that they will be involved in next season’s Champions League.