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Eden Hazard: This Chelsea player is the reason for my stunning form
EDEN HAZARD has claimed his return to form for Chelsea is thanks to Antonio Conte's new tactics and the signing of defender Marcos Alonso.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte set to stick to same formation
Hazard has started the season in sensational form for Chelsea, scoring seven Premier League goals already this term.
The Belgium international picked up the Player of the Month award for October, scoring three times in four games.
And the 25-year-old has claimed his return to form is all thanks to Antonio Conte's 3-4-3 formation and the signing of wing-back Marcos Alonso from Fiorentina, who has freed up Hazard to concentrate on the attacking side of his game.
Eden Hazard is loving playing in Antonio Conte's new Chelsea formation
Eden Hazard has heaped praise on Chelsea signing Marcos Alonso
“The change in system has made an impact, it’s such a difficult formation to play against," Hazard told The Guardian.
Antonio Conte's change in system has made an impact
"I played for Belgium against [Conte’s] Italy at the Euros and, even though we saw plenty of the ball, it was so hard to break down that defensive block.
"They only conceded once from open play in five matches, and when teams come up against us now they find they don’t have many sights of goal either.
"Personally, it allows me to concentrate more on the attacking parts of the game, the offensive side.
“I play this way with Belgium, too. Defensively, with the national team I have [Yannick Ferreira] Carrasco close to me.
"Here I have [Marcos] Alonso just behind me who defends a bit more, and has those responsibilities.
"That allows me to concentrate more on hurting teams going forward.
"And it’s worked. I’ve managed to make a positive impact in games, and my form is there.”
Eden Hazard has scored seven Premier League goals for Chelsea this season already
Alonso joined the Blues from Italian side Fiorentina in August for £23million, penning a four-year deal.
Chelsea travel to Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium on Sunday (4pm) off the back of a string of excellent performances.
The Blues have won their last five Premier League games, scoring 16 goals without reply.
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