Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho, has claimed that Eden Hazard is among the world’s best three players.
The Belgian forward scored the only goal, as the Blues beat Manchester United 1-0 on Saturday, to edge closer to the Premier League title.
Hazard is the odds-favourite to win the PFA Player of the Year this season and Mourinho says he now ranks along with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the top three.
Mourinho said: “He’s a kid, but he is also a family man and he knows he is one of the three best players in the world, responsibility comes with that and he is coping with that responsibility.
“If people want to be fair, he gets that award. But the award I want him to win is the Premier League.
“I’ve had lots of stars, but he’s the humble star. He’s a great kid.
“Physically, mentally he’s getting very, very strong. He understands his role. He understands his talent is fundamental for the team.
“He was there for us and almost had a second goal when he hit the post.”
Mourinho also revealed the discussion he had with the 24-year-old, before the visit of United.
“The day before the game, I told him, ‘This game we will never lose. Never.’ But we needed to win,” he said.
“He understands that clearly especially at a time where the team doesn’t have all its power, he understands when the game becomes strategic.”
Chelsea will win the title, if they beat Arsenal and Leicester City in their next two fixtures.
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