3 problems with Chelsea's Sarri-ball

Maurizio Sarri
Maurizio Sarri

#3 Over-reliance on Hazard

Hazard has been phenomenal all season
Hazard has been phenomenal all season

Eden Hazard is one of the best attacking players in the world and he has proven it once again this season. The Belgian International carried over his phenomenal form from the World Cup to the Premier League.

In 20 PL appearances this season, Hazard has scored 10 goals, assisted 9 and has created 12 big chances for his teammates. He is top of the charts in all these categories for Chelsea this season.

Chelsea have scored 38 PL goals in 21 games this season. With his 10 goals and 9 assists, Hazard has contributed to 50% of Chelsea's goals this season. For a club with the quality and aspirations that Chelsea have, it is a very alarming statistic.

Injury to the Belgian captain may spell doom to Chelsea's hunt for a top-four spot and cup success. A dip in form for the number ten would also see a downturn in results for the Stamford Bridge outfit. This has already happened this season as Chelsea dropped 10 of 21 available points between matchday eight and 15 when Hazard scored no goal and recorded only one assist.

Sarri's Chelsea revolution will need time to mature before it bears any fruit. However, modifications must be made to Sarri-ball in order for him to achieve the objectives for this season and gain the trust of the fan base.

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