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Maurizio Sarri Compares Eden Hazard to Lionel Messi After Belgian Scores 100th Chelsea Goal

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has admitted he was pleased with his side's performance in the 2-1 victory over Watford, before comparing match winner Eden Hazard to Barcelona's Lionel Messi.

Chelsea found clear-cut chances hard to come by against a resilient Hornets defence, but Hazard put in a performance of the highest quality as he netted two goals either side of half-time to earn all three points for the Blues and ensure they recovered from a frustrating home defeat to Leicester City.

Speaking after the match, Sarri confessed he was impressed with his side's response to defeat. He is quoted by football.