Chelsea 1-1 Atletico Madrid: 5 Talking Points

#1 Eden Hazard oozes class and comes to Chelsea's rescue yet again

Another game, another supreme Hazard performance

The Belgian attacking midfielder seems to have taken his game to a different level entirely this season. In Conte's new 3-5-1-1 system, Hazard has been deployed as a secondary striker to devastating effect. This formation sees him occupy a more central role and has helped him wreak havoc in opposition defences.

Even against Atletico, Hazard was like a free spirit. He drifted out wide to receive the ball and link up with the wing backs while he also made runs beyond number nine Morata on a number of occasions. Thus, it became increasingly difficult for the Atletico defence to deal with him.

Wouldn't it be for Hazard's exploits on the night, it is hard to fathom how Chelsea would claw their way back into the game. He looked assured whenever he had the ball at his feet as he posed a constant threat down the middle for the hosts.

Conte could be worried by this situation as Hazard is having to bail his side out on a number of occasions. It may time for other Chelsea players to step and shoulder the Belgian's responsibilities come the new year.

Eden Hazard: Completed 8 dribbles vs Atletico Madrid, twice as many as Diego Simeone's side #UCL pic.twitter.com/EHYk2WkYx2

— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) December 5, 2017