Chelsea vs FC Basel: 5 Key Battles

Eden Hazard vs Philipp Degen

Philipp Degen of Basel

Eden Hazard has had a subdued start to the season, but he is the type of player who can change games in an instant. Philipp Degen will be expected to keep the young Belgian in check. Given how Hazard terrorised even the best of right-backs last season, Degen could be in for a very long night should Hazard find his stride. The veteran Swiss defender will have to put in a lot of effort to ensure Hazard doesn’t influence the game. It isn’t, however, an impossible task.