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Chelsea Assistant Gianfranco Zola Opens Up on Apparent Rift Between Maurizio Sarri and Eden Hazard

Chelsea assistant manager Gianfranco Zola has insisted that both Maurizio Sarri and Eden Hazard are working hard to find 'common ground' at the club.

The former Napoli boss claimed Hazard 'wasn't a leader' following a defeat to Arsenal this month, although the Belgian superstar responded after guiding Chelsea to the Carabao Cup final with a win over Tottenham.

Sarri described the 28-year-old's display at Stamford Bridge as 'wonderful' after the semi-final win, and Zola has revealed how they're trying to find the right balance between defensive organisation without hindering the attacking talents at the club.