I want to work with Jose Mourinho again - Eden Hazard
In an interview with Belgian newspaper HLN while on
international break, Hazard also accepted some responsibility for
difficulties at Chelsea during the 2015-16 season. He said;
Hazard revealed that he had felt guilty after Mourinho parted with the club in December 2015.
The futures of both Hazard and Mourinho have been the subject of much speculation recently with the Belgium international frequently linked to Real Madrid.
In 12 years I've only had one bad season, the last six months under Mourinho and it was partly my own fault. After the title, we asked Mourinho for extra holidays. I came back totally out of shape, he said.
The last season under Mourinho was not enjoyable. We didn't win, we got into a sort of routine, training without having fun, it was better for all parties that we parted ways. But if I'm asked now about one coach with whom I want to work again, I would say Mourinho.
Hazard revealed that he had felt guilty after Mourinho parted with the club in December 2015.
I sent him [Mourinho] a message to say I was sorry he had gone and that I was sorry. We'd enjoyed all that success together, but this time we hadn't, he said.
I felt a little bit guilty because I'd been Player of the Year. I'd been one of the most decisive players, and then I performed less.
The futures of both Hazard and Mourinho have been the subject of much speculation recently with the Belgium international frequently linked to Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Mourinho has received heavy criticism for a
disappointing start to the season with United, and lacklustre games by
fans who would prefer to see a more attacking style. However, Hazard
defended his former boss.
Hazard will meet with Mourinho again after the international break when Chelsea take on Manchester United in the Premier League on October 20.
Mourinho's image of an extremely defensive coach isn't completely right. He is far from adventurous like Guardiola, but the season in which we became champions, we made many goals and played good games, he added.
Hazard will meet with Mourinho again after the international break when Chelsea take on Manchester United in the Premier League on October 20.