Sarri's Football Ideology: Eden Hazard supports Chelsea Manager says we think 'the same way'

From Left: Chelsea Forward Eden Hazard and Manager Maurizio Sarri - Getty

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has backed manager Maurizio Sarri and says they think about football in "the same way".


Hazard, who Los Blancos Manager Zinedine Zidane described as a "fantastic" player, has been linked with a summer move to Real Madrid, dominated Monday's win over West Ham, as the Blues went third in the Premier League.

Sarri has been criticised by some Chelsea fans as he implements his 'Sarriball' philosophy in his first season at Stamford Bridge.

However, 28-year old Hazard, said: "It's easy to understand each other."

Sarri has said he must "respect" the Belgium international's decision if he chooses to leave the club, with reports of an imminent £100m transfer to Spanish giants Real.

"Statistically it's my best season, and I like to say that because the way he's [Sarri] thinking is the same way I think football," Hazard told Football Focus.

"Sometimes we have lost but, at the end, the way he wants to play is the way I want Chelsea to play."