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The Belgian has often been used as an attacking focal point by Antonio Conte this season, but he believes he offers more when operating from deep

Eden Hazard admits to feeling “comfortable” and capable of contributing more to the Chelsea cause when operating out wide, rather than as a false nine.

The Belgium international has been moved centrally by Antonio Conte at times this season, with the Blues prepared to function without an out-and-out striker.

That was the case in their latest outing against Barcelona, with Hazard deployed down the middle, despite Chelsea having Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud on the bench.