England defender and UEFA Champions League winner has called Ex-Chelsea star the toughest opponent he ever faced.
Ryan Bertrand has called Chelsea legend Eden Hazard the toughest opponent he faced on the pitch.
Bertrand recently retired from football after a successful career that saw him win the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and FA Cup with Chelsea.
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The 34-year-old faced Eden Hazard, Leroy Sane, Arjen Robben, Mohamed Salah and more.
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Bertrand calls Chelsea legend Hazard his toughest opponent
However, the ex-Southampton man believes Hazard was the toughest opponent he ever played against.
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Speaking to TalkSport, he said: "I’d probably say Hazard was my toughest opponent.
."Playing against Hazard was probably a tough one because of his low centre of gravity."
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Eden Hazard's electrifying seven-year spell at Stamford Bridge cemented his status as one of the most thrilling players in Chelsea's history.
Between 2012 and 2019, his mesmerizing dribbling, skill, and goal-scoring prowess were instrumental in the Blues' success, as he contributed an impressive 110 goals and 85 assists in 352 appearances.
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