5 replacements for Eden Hazard at Chelsea

Modified Mar 25, 2017 14:07 GMT

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#1 Neymar Jr.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Neymar of Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at Camp Nou on March 8, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) — Neymar could leave Barcelona to escape Messi’s shadow

Gone are the days when you could replace a superstar with a young starlet or a shift in formation - if Eden Hazard leaves Chelsea, their fans are sure to demand a superstar signing. Neymar is that superstar, and then some. If reports are to be believed, this transfer might not seem as far-fetched as it sounds.

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Neymar has already spoken of his desire to move to the Premier League:

I like the playing style and the teams. I admire Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool - these are the teams that are always fighting for the title. Who knows? I'd like to play there.

With 23 assists and 14 goals to his name already, Neymar is already a statistical upgrade over Hazard. When free from Lionel Messi’s shadow Neymar has shown his prowess – Brazilian fans and Chelsea winger Willian can testify to this. Conte would have a jewel to build a team around – and Chelsea could easily make a winning return to the UEFA Champions League with Neymar in the side.

Edited by Staff Editor