Eden Hazard denies rift with Jose Mourinho and explains how he has rediscovered his form

Chelsea FC attacking midfileder Eden Hazard has revealed a heart to heart with Jose Mourinho has helped him rediscover his form - and denied any rift with the manager.

Hazard's disappointing displays this season have been a major factor in Chelsea's dismal start.

That has fuelled suggestions of friction between Mourinho and his star player who has been repeatedly linked with a switch to Real Madrid.

But Hazard insists his relationship with Mourinho is good and that a chat between the pair led to his switch to the central playmaker role which has sparked him into life again.

On Saturday the 24-year-old once again looked like the player who swept the board in last season's player of the year awards as the Blues ended an alarming run of three straight league defeats.

"I don't have a problem with him," said Hazard.

"I heard a lot of things about this, but no. Everything is good with him.

"He is the best manager. He is the best manager for Chelsea, and we hope we can win a lot of trophies together.

"Maybe not this season because it will be difficult, but next season and on.
"We spoke together before the Stoke game. I said to him: 'Maybe we have to try something, to change something. Maybe I have to play at No.10 because we have to try.'

"We did and I played a very good game in the League Cup in Stoke. This was the same. I don't know if I have to play every game as a No.10. I just want to play.

"I like playing No.10, but I'll play as a left winger too. I just want to be on the pitch. It doesn't matter whether that's in the middle or on the flanks. It doesn't matter."

There's no doubt Chelsea need Hazard back to his best - and Mourinho needs striker Diego Costa to rediscover his ruthless streak as well.

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