Maurizio Sarri has made a bold move by naming Eden Hazard on the bench for the first leg of Chelsea’s Europa League semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt.
The Blues manager clearly has one eye on Sunday’s Premier League clash with Watford, prioritising a top-four finish over Europa League glory.
1
Hazard does not start against the Bundesliga side
Chelsea are in control of fourth place, with a two-point cushion over Arsenal and just a couple of games remaining.
However, the winners of the Europa League will also book their place in next season’s Champions League – and fans are stunned to see Hazard rested.
The Belgian has been used sparingly in the earlier stages of the competition, but the Blues are now within touching distance of silverware.
LATEST FOOTBALL NEWS
Chelsea’s opponents are not to be underestimated – Eintracht currently sit fourth in the Bundesliga and eliminated Portuguese giants Benfica en route to the semis.
Instead, Willian and Pedro start on the wings with Olivier Giroud up front rather than Gonzalo Higuain.
The last time Sarri decided he could cope without Hazard was at Cardiff.
LIVE ON talkSPORT
talkSPORT is your home of live football! Here's what's coming up on talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2...
- Eintracht Frankfurt vs Chelsea (Thursday, 8pm) – talkSPORT 2
- Cardiff vs Crystal Palace (Saturday 5:30pm) – talkSPORT
A hapless Chelsea side fell a goal down before the Belgian’s eventual introduction, and ended up 2-1 victors thanks in part to a controversial equaliser from Cesar Azpilicueta,
Some fans are already predicting a rescue job from Hazard at the Commerzbank-Arena.
Chelsea supporters were not happy that manager Maurizio Sarri left talisman Eden Hazard on the bench against Eintracht Frankfurt. The Blues drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.
~ Chelsea's Willian targeted in FA Cup clash as Sheffield
Europa League: Maurizio Sarri says Chelsea can't afford to err like in Malmo game against top Premier League sides Friday, 15 February 2019 Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri said they cannot afford to concede goals against top Premier League sides like they did in their Europa League win at Malmo.
Eden Hazard: Chelsea fans fear the worst as Maurizio Sarri names star player on the bench against Eintracht Frankfurt The Belgian has been involved in nearly half of Chelsea's goals this season By
Eden Hazard: Chelsea fans fear the worst as Maurizio Sarri
hollywoodadviser.com/eden-hazard-chelsea-fans-fear-the-worst-as-maurizio-sarri-names-star-player-on-the-bench-against-eintracht-frankfurt/
'enough!' The Belgian has been involved in nearly half of Chelsea's goals this season Maurizio Sarri has made a bold move by naming Eden Hazard on the bench for the first leg of Chelsea's Europa League semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Eden Hazard: Chelsea fans fear the worst as Maurizio Sarri
~ Eden Hazard: Chelsea fans fear the worst as Maurizio Sarri names star player on the bench against Eintracht Frankfurt ~ Kenya Latest
Chelsea fans fear the worst as Maurizio Sarri names star
sportsalert.org/2019/05/02/chelsea-fans-fear-the-worst-as-maurizio-sarri-names-star-player-on-the-bench-against-eintracht-frankfurt/
'enough!' The Belgian has been involved in nearly half of Chelsea's goals this season Maurizio Sarri has made a bold move by naming Eden Hazard on the bench for the first leg of Chelsea's Europa League semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Eden Hazard: Maurizio Sarri says Belgian forward needed to
What Radja Nainggolan previously said about Jorginho which should excite Chelsea supporters; Much of the reason is down to the players ahead of him in the pecking order. Eden Hazard is virtually a guaranteed starter which leaves Pedro and Willian to fight for a start on the other flank and that often means Hudson-Odoi doesn't get a look in.
Glenn Hoddle blasts Maurizio Sarri for not starting Eden
Eden Hazard: Chelsea fans fear the worst as Maurizio Sarri
Eden Hazard: Chelsea fans fear the worst as Maurizio Sarri names star player on the bench against Eintracht Frankfurt fpnews May 2, 2019 0 Maurizio Sarri has made a bold move by naming Eden Hazard on the bench for the first leg of Chelsea's Europa League semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Callum Hudson-Odoi names the three Chelsea players who have
Eden Hazard: Chelsea fans fear the worst as Maurizio Sarri names star player on the bench against Eintracht Frankfurt Maurizio Sarri has made a bold move by naming Eden Hazard on the bench for the first leg of Chelsea's Europa League semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Fans slam Maurizio Sarri after Chelsea manager rests Eden
Former Chelsea manager Glenn Hoddle blasts Maurizio Sarri for not starting Eden Hazard in Europa League semi-final first leg against Frankfurt. Eden Hazard started on the bench for Chelsea in
Europa League: Maurizio Sarri says Chelsea can't afford to
No comments:
Post a Comment