Didier Drogba: Eden Hazard can't be replaced

Didier Drogba on an Instagram live stream has described Eden Hazard as a 'Chelsea legend' who's so "special" he cannot be replaced at Stamford Bridge.

Former Chelsea player Eden Hazard

Hazard left Chelsea earlier this month after a seven-year spell with Chelsea.

He won several trophies with the Blues including two Premier League trophies, a Europa League and an FA Cup title.

And Chelsea legend Didier Drogba, has said Eden Hazard is such a talent that his former club will not be able to directly replace the Belgian star but will need to instead develop a player to take over from Hazard.
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"No one can replace Hazard, he is special," Drogba said during an Instagram Live stream on his account on Saturday. "But someone else will come, [and] step up.

"Eden Hazard is a legend at Chelsea. That's life, that's football,"Drogba said.

He also answered a question from a fan about who he thinks is the best candidate for the vacant managerial role at Chelsea.
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Drogba backed his former teammate Frank Lampard to take over from Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge.

He said; "Well, the one who is in line to get the job, I think Frank Lampard." Follow @CFCCliq - Chelsea FC Cliq