Hazard THRILLED with Zinedine Zidane comparison

Chelsea schemer Eden Hazard has revealed how flattered he is to be compared with the iconic Zinedine Zidane.

The Belgian has arguably produced his finest football for the Blues in a season that has already delivered a League Cup, with a Premier League title surely on the way.

With 12 goals and seven assists, the 24-year-old’s contribution this season has been unwavering and Hazard has been tipped to pick up the end-of-season individual awards.

His manager at international level Marc Wilmots recently likened him to the legendary Frenchman, a comparison which thrills the winger.

“It’s a really nice thing to hear because everyone knows Zidane was my role model; we play a different style, but if I can compare to him then it is a great honour for me,” he told the club’s official website.

“I watched him so much when I was younger, almost every game I could. He is my favourite player, for sure.”