Eden Hazard Finally Finds a Reason to Leave Chelsea

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The Blues are now sixth in the Premier League table after failing to close the gap on Arsenal and Manchester United.

Sarri’s side were succumbed to a 2-0 defeat by Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday, leaving their top four hopes hanging by a thread.

Chelsea still have a wildcard up their sleeve though in terms of qualification for next season’s Champions League but it’s something they want to avoid falling back on.

They were drawn against Slavia Prague in the Europa League quarter-finals on Friday and the Blues will now believe it presents their best chance of securing the return of Europe’s elite club competition to Stamford Bridge.

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp fears that the Belgian may seek to leave west London at the end of the season if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.

“Hazard is the key. The reason why he went to Chelsea in the first place was because of the Champions League,” he said after the match.

“If they don’t get in the Champions League this year, it gives him an excuse to leave.

“He seems incredibly loyal, he obviously loves the club, he’s been there an enormous amount of time.

“They’ve got a real predicament in the summer because it’s an opportunity to cash in, they can’t buy anyone to replace him.”

Chelsea have also been hit with a transfer ban that will last for two windows, following breaching FIFA regulations regarding the recruitment of youth players.

With Hazard approaching the final year of his contract, the Blues are living in fear that they may lose their star player to Real Madrid, potentially on a free transfer.

“The young players get an opportunity [with the transfer ban],” he added.

“They can sign Higuain, but he’s not Hazard.

“Hazard is another level, we are talking about one of the top players in world football right now.

“You can’t afford to really lose him.

“This is maybe his one chance to play for Real Madrid, everyone wants to put on that white shirt and if he gets an opportunity and Zidane calls him, it’s very difficult to turn that down.”

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