Eden Hazard's father hopes Jose Mourinho drops the Chelsea winger more often

Eden Hazard's father says his son could benefit from being dropped by Jose Mourinho more often

EDEN HAZARD'S father believes his son could benefit from being dropped more often from the Chelsea first-team.

 

Jose Mourinho named the 24-year-old forward on the Chelsea bench for the first time this season for last week's 2-1 Champions League defeat at Porto.

But Thierry Hazard is far from concerned and believes the Belgian could benefit from more rests ahead of next year's Euro 2016 finals in France.

 

Hazard Snr said: "If he plays less, he would arrive less tired at the Euros, which he is so keen on playing because it takes place in his back garden, with his own watching.

"Eden plays since the age of 16 years in the first team. In almost six years, he has never been suspended or suffered a big injury.

 



Eden Hazard was dropped to the bench for last week's defeat at Porto

"You have to put things in perspective. Each year he sets new goals that he makes a real point of achieving.

"Personally, he is conscious of having to improve his stats. His strength lies in knowing exactly where he is at."