Eden Hazard has revealed Maurizio Sarri always thought he could thrive as a central striker.
Chelsea boss Sarri has deployed Belgium star Hazard as a 'false nine' in recent weeks, ahead of natural target men Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud.
Hazard boasted a Premier League-high direct hand in 19 goals at the season's halfway stage, leaving Italian manager Sarri happy with the 27-year-old's more central role.
Hazard himself has continually insisted he prefers to play on the wing, but has again moved to insist he has a strong relationship with Sarri and will play wherever needed.