Hazard Focused On Chelsea Amid Real Madrid Rumors
By Max Wise
Eden Hazard says he is solely focused on helping the Blues end the season on a high note after West Ham United fans teased their Chelsea counterparts about the Belgian's supposed impending move to Real Madrid.
Hazard produced a devastating man-of-the-match performance as his brace inspired Chelsea to a 2-0 victory over the Hammers at Stamford Bridge on Monday to move up to third on the Premier League table.
As Hazard tore the West Ham defense apart, fans of the visitors chanted that he was already on his way to the European champions but the former Lille forward was having none of it.
When asked about the chants from the West Ham fans, Hazard told Sky Sports: "They are wrong. For now, I am just focusing on Chelsea until the end of the season. I want to finish top four and [win the] Europa League, we still have a lot to do and then we will see."
"We are in good momentum,” said Hazard. “We have won three in a row. For the mentality, it is good to keep going. Top four and the Europa League is our target so we need to do well in both but we can do it."
"I think we played well. The game was not easy because West Ham are a great team. They created a few problems for us. But we did everything. We created a lot and scored two great goals."
Hazard's first strike, a goal of the season contender, was particularly impressive, as he dribbled past five West Ham players before slotting past Lukasz Fabianski in the visitors' goal.
"It was something special," said the Belgian. "I took the ball and then I tried to move forward. In the box, it was hard for the defender to challenge me because if he touches me it could be a penalty.
"I was maybe a little lucky with the shot. I wanted to shoot quickly. When I saw the ball in the net I was just so happy. I am small so it is good when I play against tall players as it's very hard for them to change direction."
Hazard has previously said that a decision on his Chelsea future has already been made, but will be made known at the end of the season whiles Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane revealed his admiration for Hazard last week.
