5 Chelsea players to watch out for in the 2018-19 Premier League season

# 2 Eden Hazard

Hazard was linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer

The 27-year-old has been at the heart of Chelsea’s midfield in the last few seasons. Eden Hazard has always contributed both in terms of scoring goals and creating chances. Hazard registered 12 goals in 34 games last season and will surely be crucial for the Blues because of his goal scoring prowess. In the 2018-19 season, Hazard will be playing as a forward which enable him to play his natural game.

The striker combined well with the likes of Victor Moses and Willian in the midfield last season, and he can also play as an attacking midfielder. Although Hazard couldn’t replicate the performances of the 2016-17 season where he totally dominated the opposition’s defence with his unorthodox moves, the Belgian was still a key player last season.

The Belgian international has been a threat during counter attacks and for his clever moves inside the box. Maurizio Sarri will surely be banking on Eden Hazard’s form in 2018-19 season. His ability to keep the possession combined with his wonderful passes can be quite a handful. Hazard has always been an influential player for the Blues, who has the ability to deliver during crunch situations.

Hazard was quite influential for Belgium in the recently concluded World Cup, where his team reached the semi-finals. Hazard began his 2018-19 campaign against Huddersfield by providing an assist to Pedro Rodriguez.