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Eden Hazard aims dig at Jose Mourinho: Why I’m a much better player under Antonio Conte
EDEN HAZARD has aimed a dig at Jose Mourinho, claiming he has more freedom under Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.
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Chelsea took another step towards the title with a 3-1 victory over Arsenal yesterday at Stamford Bridge.
Eden Hazard scored a sublime individual goal to take his tally to 10 in the league for this term.
When the Blues lifted the title two seasons ago, Hazard struck 14 times so is well on course to bettering that effort.
Eden Hazard scored a sublime individual goal against Arsenal
Eden Hazard thinks he has kicked on under Antonio Conte (pictured)
Conte asked a lot of me, yes, a lot
And the 26-year-old reckons Conte has made him a much more tactically astute player.
“Conte asked a lot of me, yes, a lot,” Hazard said.
Eden Hazard scored 14 league goals in Jose Mourinho's title-winning side
“When we don't have the ball, he wants me to defend and, when we have the ball, counter-attack and be free. To do something magic, like today.
“For me or for the other team-mates, that's what I try and do.”
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