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Maurizio Sarri: Eden Hazard 'Is More an Individual Player Than a Leader'

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has said that Eden Hazard can sometimes be frustrating, and he added the Belgian is "more an individual player than a leader."

The 28-year-old recently gave an interview to France Football (h/t BBC Sport) in which he said he has "frustrated all my coaches" at Chelsea.

Sarri, who only took over at Stamford Bridge in the summer, agreed with the winger's assertion and assessed his role in the side:

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Sarri on Hazard frustrating his managers: "Sometimes [he does]! I prefer him when he speaks with his feet" #cfc

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Sarri asked if Hazard is a leader: "He is more an individual player than a leader.