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Hazard’s "frightening" ability makes him invaluable to Chelsea, according to
former club captain Dennis Wise.
After missing the start of the season following a broken ankle, Hazard has
again been a standout performer for Chelsea, directly contributing to 24
goals for the Blues this term.
Hazard took his tally for this season to 15 with two goals in Chelsea 3-0
win over West Brom on Monday night, and Wise says the Belgian has
consistently proven he is a world-class player.
"His performances for Chelsea since he has come back from injury have been
absolutely outstanding," Wise told Premier League Daily on Sky Sports News.
"He has been like a one-man band at stages. Especially, last night you see
how fantastic he was with his two goals.
"He creates things that other players can't create. I think he is world
class and it is up to him what he wants to do with himself, whether he wants
to take himself to that next level.
"Only time will tell I think but some of the things he can do with a
football are quite frightening,"
Chelsea's win over West Brom saw them return to the top four, easing the
pressure on head coach Antonio Conte, who has cut an unhappy figure in
recent weeks.
Wise believes Conte's future is indeed uncertain, adding results between now
and the end of the season could determine whether the Italian is at Stamford
Bridge next year.
"I see it [Conte's future] until the end of the season at the moment," Wise
said.
"If they go and get in the Champions League and they win the FA Cup he has
put himself in a good position and he's comfortable.
"But if they don't get in the Champions League and they don't win a trophy,
obviously the point of view will be that it hasn't been that successful, it
hasn't been great and he's spent an awful lot of money so therefore they
would need to think about things."
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