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Eden Hazard admits he can 'take punches like a boxer' and hints over Chelsea future
EDEN HAZARD has admitted the physical nature of the Premier League doesn't faze him one bit.
Player Profile Eden Hazard
The PFA player of the year says the roughness in some fixtures doesn't put him off, despite his small stature.
He told the London Evening Standard: "Over here people like a scrap, like a battle. I will just keep playing the way I do.
"I will try and entertain the fans, create assists, score goals and concentrate on that regardless.
"I can still take the hits, it's not a problem for me. I accept the blows. I can take punches like a boxer."
Eden Hazard says he relishes the physical challenge of the Premier League
If you're happy and things are going really well at one place, there is no need to change
And he predicts he'll stay at Stamford Bridge for a long time after playing a starring role in Chelsea title-winning campaign.
He added: "Why change? If you're happy and things are going really well at one place, there is no need to change."
Hazard made 38 league appearances for the Blues this season scoring 14 times and making nine assists.
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