Premier League's most successful dribbler hints at Chelsea stay

Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard has down played suggestions his relationship has broken down with manager Jose Mourinho.

Hazard, 24, was reportedly ready to quit the Premier League champions earlier in the season after their poor start to the campaign.

However, the Belgium international has now hinted he will stay at Chelsea after a change in tactics has helped him return near his old self on the pitch.

“I said to him: ‘Maybe we have to try to change something. If I can play number 10?’ And we try,” Hazard told the Daily Mail. “I played a very good game in the [League] Cup in Stoke. And, [against Norwich], it was the same.

“I just want to be on the pitch. And if I play number 10 or on the flanks it’s not a problem.

“I don’t have a problem with him. He is the best manager for Chelsea and we hope we can win a lot of trophies together. Maybe not this season because it will be difficult, but next season and on.”

Despite a slow start for Hazard, no player has completed more dribbles in the Premier League than the Belgium ace this season (44).

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