These are likely to be Eden Hazard’s final few months in Chelsea blue but, if displays as scintillating as this are an indication of his mood, then the Belgian is clearly determined to depart on a high. The focus will inevitably be drawn to his stunning goals here, which would ultimately serve to thrust this team back into third place, but his had been an inspirational performance throughout. The kind that will be sorely missed in these parts.
West Ham, initially so becalmed but a team who grew into the derby to prompt anxiety in the latter stages, charged four players with swarming around the winger at times in an attempt to suppress his threat, but Hazard would not be stifled. The forward was at his irrepressible best, his every touch spreading panic in opposing ranks while Chelsea’s fans cooed in awe of his ability. The 28-year-old will consider it his mission to secure Champions League football as a parting gift for this club. On this form, and with the team having summoned some momentum, he can still achieve that much.
Written by Dominic Fifield at Stamford Bridge
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/apr/08/chelsea-west-ham-premier-league-match-report under the title “Eden Hazard’s superb slalom sparks Chelsea’s defeat of West Ham”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
