CHELSEA MANAGER JOSE Mourinho has hailed Eden Hazard as the “best young player in the world”.
Mourinho was speaking after the Belgian put in a sparkling performance in Monday night’s 1-0 win against Manchester City, playing a crucial role in the build-up to Branislav Ivanovic’s winning first-half goal.
Hazard, along with fellow midfielder Oscar, has been Chelsea’s star performer this season and the Portuguese was effusive in his praise, while warning that the 23-year-old must not get carried away.
“I keep saying he has to improve,” he said. “He needs to have his feet on the ground. (Cristiano) Ronaldo and (Lionel) Messi are Ronaldo and Messi.
“Eden Hazard is probably the best young player in the world with legs to go there, but give him time.”
Watch individual highlights of Hazard’s performance last night:
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