“The problem is he plays to enjoy himself and at times doesn’t realise the importance of moving from fun to reaping the rewards."
Hazard has never reached 20 goals in a single season since moving to stamford Bridge and Sarri believes the 27-year-old must adapt his game to become more prolific.
The Blues boss added: “At the end of the day, you’ve got to get the fruits of your labour.
“Hazard’s approach is a positive, but it can become a potential limitation too.
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri thinks star player Eden Hazard has room for improvement (Image: GETTY)
Hazard has been prolific under Sarri so far this season (Image: GETTY)
“He needs to lift his head up, look around and realise there’s a whole world in front of him that he can dictate with his feet for the good of the team and not just the individual.”
Sarri’s comments were made just after Hazard admitted he would love to one day work with Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho again.
The pair won the Premier League and the League Cup together in 2014-15, when Hazard racked up 19 goals - his best ever return since moving to England.
On his ex-boss, he said: “If I’m now asked one coach with whom I want to work again, then I say: Mourinho."
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