Chelsea news: Eden Hazard is the player his team-mates look for for inspiration, says Ferdinand
That is the view of BT Sport pundit and former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.
After missing the early part of the season while recovering from a broken ankle, Hazard has hit the ground running for Chelsea.
The Belgian forward has netted three times in his last three Premier League games, leading the Blues to four consecutive wins in the competition as well as qualification from their Champions League group.
Defending champions Chelsea had a tough start to the season, losing to Burnley on the opening day at Stamford Bridge.
I think Eden Hazard is the key for me, he’s the guy that makes this team tick
Rio Ferdinand on Chelsea star Eden Hazard
But Ferdinand does not think it is a coincidence that since Hazard has been fully fit, Chelsea’s form has improved.
He says he and midfielder N’Golo Kante are the two players who make the side tick.
“I think the summer maybe played a part and the manager being a bit disgruntled with things going on behind the scenes,” Ferdinand said on BT Sport.
“Maybe that carried over into the season.
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Chelsea news: Eden Hazard has helped the Blues to four consecutive Premier League wins
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“But the last four games in the Premier League, four wins on the bounce. They’re in a bit of good form at the moment.
“I think Eden Hazard is the key for me, he’s the guy that makes this team tick.
“He’s the guy with the stardust and they look for him for inspiration.
“Him, closely followed by Kante, make this team tick.”