Chelsea Discovered Hazard Replacement

Former Manchester City and Chelsea defender, Wayne Bridge, has stated his worry for the Blues concerning the future of Eden Hazard, saying the London club will find it near impossible to replace the Belgian ace unless they can get any one of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo once featured for Chelsea’s Premier League rivals, Manchester United before leaving for Real Madrid in 2009 while Messi has been to England twice this season, helping Barcelona to get past the Red Devils in the last eight before scoring two goals to give the Blaugrana a 3-0 advantage going into the return leg of their semi-final clash with Liverpool.

And according to Bridge, who featured for the Blues between 2003 and 2009, it is only Messi and Ronaldo that would adequately fill the big hole opened in the event of Hazard leaving Stamford Bridge – he has long been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Speaking at the London leg of The Official Coca-Cola Premier League Trophy Tour, Bridge told Goal: “If Chelsea lose Hazard, I don’t know how they could replace him. I couldn’t think who they would sign because Hazard is one of the best players in the world.”

He added: “I would think only Messi or Ronaldo could replace him. I think if they do lose him, they can’t replace him. That’s why I worry that Chelsea could struggle even more than they are doing at the moment. He has been a huge part of the club’s season with goals and assists.”

That said, Bridge admitted whether he wants Hazard to remain at Stamford Bridge or find a new challenge elsewhere: “I would love to see Hazard stay to help the club compete and he has been so good for the league, but we don’t know what will happen.”

What are your thoughts on the comments made by the 38-year-old former Chelsea player? Is Hazard really that irreplaceable if he ever leaves Stamford Bridge?

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