Hazard has been a Chelsea player since 2012 (Picture: Getty

Eden Hazard believes Manchester City are a fantastic team but lack an “Eden Hazard” in their starting XI.

City are currently top of the Premier League on 41 points and despite their recent dominance, the Belgian forward feels they need a player of his own caliber to really take them to the next level.

Hazard is entering the final 18 months of his deal at Stamford Bridge but is yet to sign an extension at Chelsea with rumours he could potentially leave the club.

‘City are all about team play,’ Hazard told Belgian broadcaster Play Sports. ‘You can see a lot of movement from them.




‘That creates spaces, they get their crosses in, and I think they have more answers that way.

‘They also create more chances, and score more goals. But it’s true they don’t have an Eden Hazard. That is the difference.’

Hazard helped Belgium finish third at this year’s World Cup (Picture: Getty)

Reading in between the lines, this could be a way for Hazard to push for a new contract at Stamford Bridge, or a plea to the reigning Premier League champions to sign him.

However, Guardiola did recently admit that they will not be looking to sign the 27-year-old in the near future, so only time will tell.

Hazard comes up against Manchester City on December 12 as Chelsea host the reigning Premier League champions at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.

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