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'Hazard is no false nine' - Chelsea urged to tweak tactics by Zola

The Blues legend believes the Belgian offers greater threat when playing off a striker, while he has also backed Antonio Conte to turn things around

Chelsea are doing themselves few favours by using Eden Hazard as a false nine, says Gianfranco Zola, with Antonio Conte needing to play a leading striker.

The reigning Premier League champions have hit a wobble of late, with back-to-back defeats against Bournemouth and Watford seeing uncomfortable questions asked of all concerned.

Much of the criticism and pressure has been piled on Antonio Conte, with the Italian coach facing intense speculation regarding his future.