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Maurizio Sarri Talks Eden Hazard, Alvaro Morata, Chelsea Striker Pecking Order

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has cast doubts over the future of forward Alvaro Morata after saying Eden Hazard is now his preferred option to lead the line.

In recent games Hazard has been moved from his berth on the left flank into a central position, with Willian and Pedro flanking him. The tactical switch has improved the team's overall performance and the Belgian has been back to his productive best.

Speaking about his options up top, Sarri said he's been impressed with the way Hazard has adapted to the role and commented on what this means for Morata too, per Ian Baker of The Independent:

"We need to be balanced on the pitch and be more solid.