5 players who could replace Eden Hazard at Chelsea 

Eden Hazard has been instrumental in Chelsea success since joining the club in a £32 million deal from Lille, and he has scored 11 goals and provided 2 assists in 23 appearances this season. The Belgian's impressive performances for the Blues has seen him being linked with a potential switch to European giants Real Madrid.

There are some media reports that Zinedine Zidane will be given £600 Million war-chest in the summer due to Real Madrid slump in La Liga this season and its certain that the Belgian will finally seal a dream move to Santiago Bernabeu if the European giants table a concrete bid for the playmaker.

Eden Hazard admitted that it would be a dream playing under the French legend and current Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane as he was his childhood idol.

Here is a list of players that Chelsea could sign to replace the Belgian in case he links up with the European giants;

#5 Leon Bailey

Bailey has impressed one and all

The Jamaican youngster has taken Bundesliga by storm since sealing a £17.6 Million move Bayer Leverkusen from Belgium Pro League side K.R.C Genk and has become a key figure for the German side as they push for Champions League qualification.

Bailey has scored 11 goals and has provided 5 assists in 23 appearances in all competitions for the German side and has already been linked with moves to top European side including Chelsea. The youngster has shown consistency and maturity needed for him to succeed in European top clubs.

The Jamaican is tearing apart Bundesliga defenses with his speed and playing technique, constantly cutting inside onto his favored left foot opening up space to either whip in crosses or shoot.

Leon Bailey is only 20 years old and can therefore still improve a lot on his game by scoring more goals and further providing more assists. The Jamaican winger is super-talented and can step up to replace the Belgian.

A move to Chelsea can take Bailey's career to a whole new level and in the next two or three seasons, he will be a contender for the Ballon d'Or.

#4 Kingsley Coman

Coman is seen as a future legend

The French attacker has improved greatly since joining Bayern Munich from Juventus most notably under Pep Guardiola and there were some media reports that he was to follow the Spaniard to England.

Kingsley Coman had limited game-time under Carlo Ancelotti but has found a new lease of life for the Bavarians with the appointment of Jupp Heynckes. Coman has developed into a vital part of Jupp Heynckes Bayern Munich side that is on a club record13 game winning streak in all competitions.

The French youngster has been sensational with scoring 9 goals and providing 5 assists in 33 appearances for the German giants with 14 appearances as a substitute. Coman's dribbling skills and passing ability are his key strengths for opening up opposition defences and creating chances for his teammates.

Coman has shown great maturity as a young play and is a super talented player who can step up to fill Hazard's big shoes at Stamford Bridge and become a superstar that he is destined to be.

However, with Arjen Robben and Frank Ribery close to hanging their football boots, It would take Chelsea a mammoth amount of money to price the French youngster away from the Bavarians.

#3 Julian Draxler

Draxler has struggled for game time at PSG

Julian Draxler has found playing time limited at Parc de Princes with the plethora of attacking talents at PSG. The German has to compete for a place in the starting line-up with Brazilian superstar Neymar, French prodigy Kylian Mbappe and Angel Di Maria

The German won the Golden Ball in the FIFA Confederation Cup as the best player of the tournament as he captained a young German side to their first Confederation Cup glory as they edged past Chile in the finals.

Draxler has only started 13 league matches with 8 substitute appearances and he has managed to notch 3 goals and 3 assists. Consistency gives players opportunity to develop their all round qualities and become better and that's exactly what Julian Draxler needs.

An opportunity to join Chelsea where playing time will be guaranteed, Draxler will have the opportunity to shoe case his talent in the world's best league and fulfill the potential he has

#2 Riyad Mahrez

Mahrez's move to Man City on deadline day fell through

The 2016 PFA player of the season is a special talent who has been linked with move to top European clubs after he starred alongside English striker Jamie Vardy in Leicester City fairy-tale season where they won their ever English Premier League trophy under Claudio Ranieri.

Mahrez has spearheaded Leicester City revival this season under French manager Claude Puel after their mediocre start to the season. The Algerian has notched 8 goals and 7 assists in 23 Premier League appearances for the Foxes as they sit 8th, 1 point behind 7th placed Burnley.

At 27 Years, Riyad Mahrez is at the peak of his career and can easily step up to replace to be able replacement for the Belgian at Stamford Bridge. Mahrez missed joining Manchester City on the deadline day of January transfer window and can trigger a transfer war in the summer.

#1 Antoine Greizmann

Griezmann has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past

Greizmann has been sensational since sealing a £26.4 million transfer to Atletico Madrid from La Liga counterparts Real Sociedad. The Frenchman has developed into a superstar with Diego Simeone's guidance to one the most sought attackers in world football.

The Frenchman had a remarkable 2016 where he finished third in the Ballon d'Or award and was also crowned La Liga best Player.Antoine Greizmann explosive pace and dribbling abilities exposes opposition defences therefore scoring goals and laying assist for his teammates.

Greizmann has scored 95 goals in 189 appearances across four seasons for the Rojiblancos. The French superstar has 13 goals plus a further 9 assists in 31 appearances in all competitions this season and is very vital for the Diego Simeone side in their push for La Liga glory.

The French attacker has been linked with moves to the Premier League several times and if he manages to seal a summer transfer to Chelsea, he will be a like for like replacement for Eden Hazard.