5 players who could replace Eden Hazard at Chelsea

#2 Riyad Mahrez

Leicester City v Sheffield United - The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round — 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.

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