Eden Hazard makes 150th Premier League appearance for Chelsea

The 25-year-old is enjoying himself under new manager Antonio Conte, scoring seven goals in the Blues’ opening 11 fixtures and assisting another

Eden Hazard made his 150th Premier League appearance for Chelsea on Sunday afternoon as Antonio Conte’s side travelled to Middlesbrough. 

The Belgium international has hit the headlines this season following a sublime start to the campaign, scoring seven goals and assisting another in the Blues’ 11 opening fixtures.

Hazard received heavy criticism for his disappointing form during the 2015-16 season, having been awarded the PFA Player of the Season award for the season previous.

However, new manager Conte has breathed fresh life into the diminutive playmaker and given him a starring role in his favoured 3-5-2 formation.

Hazard’s sterling performance in Chelsea’s 5-0 thrashing of Everton last time out drew comparisons to when he was enjoying his best form, as he scored twice and played a major part in the other goals to put his side top of the Premier League.

He has the opportunity to do just that on Sunday as they look to break what has been a resilient Boro side so far this season.