5 reasons why Chelsea are already a favourite for UCL 2017/18

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21:  Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea poses with the Premier League Trophy after the Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on May 21, 2017 in London, England.  (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Desire means everything when it comes to this competition

#2 Hazard and super Blues can shine on big stage

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27:  Eden Hazard of Chelsea in action during the Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Players of Hazard’s ability live for occasions like UCL match-nights

If last season was Eden Hazard’s Lazarus-like return, then the forthcoming UCL campaign will be his chance to come alive like never before.

At times, Hazard was exceptional, playing some wonderful football and scoring marvelous goals like that mazy individual dribble golazo against Arsenal. In all, he netted 17 goals and picked up five assists in all domestic competitions.

Blues fans will be hoping he has saved some magic for the continental match-nights to come because they will need him at his best.

Considering players of Hazard’s ability live for occasions like UCL match-nights, he will be expected to produce some awe-inspiring performances. After all, he is more than capable of it.

He can score goals, he can create assists and he can unsettle even the most set and organised of defences – make no mistake, Hazard is a dangerous weapon that Chelsea are lucky to have at their disposal and he will be used to full effect come the Autumn.

It looks like he will stay at Stamford Bridge throughout the course of next season and as he has said himself, his sights are firmly set on ‘continu[ing] to win trophies’ – why can’t the UCL be one of them?

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