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Five players that could replace Eden Hazard at Chelsea

By Kian Long

MOENCHENGLADBACH, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 25: Thorgan Hazard #10 of Borussia Monchengladbach celebrates during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and Hannover 96 at Borussia-Park on November 25, 2018 in Moenchengladbach, Germany. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images,)
MOENCHENGLADBACH, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 25: Thorgan Hazard #10 of Borussia Monchengladbach celebrates during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and Hannover 96 at Borussia-Park on November 25, 2018 in Moenchengladbach, Germany. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images,) /
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EIBAR, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 24: Gareth Bale of Real Madrid during the La Liga Santander match between Eibar v Real Madrid at the Estadio Municipal de Ipurua on November 24, 2018 in Eibar Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)
EIBAR, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 24: Gareth Bale of Real Madrid during the La Liga Santander match between Eibar v Real Madrid at the Estadio Municipal de Ipurua on November 24, 2018 in Eibar Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images) /

3. Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)

Gareth Bale used to be considered the heir to Cristiano Ronaldo’s throne but he’s barely lived up to that name. Don’t get me wrong, he’s been good this season, but his performances haven’t been worthy of accolades.

The Welshman is known for his electrifying pace, or at least he was. Now, he’s more known for his finishing ability, which Chelsea could do with. They lack a clinical goal scorer because let’s face it, Morata is not that.

That said, bringing in Bale would be smart business by Chelsea, even if rival fans question it as a panic buy.

Bale has experience of playing in London with Tottenham Hotspur. That said, it’s no surprise that he’s consistently linked with moves back to England. The question remains whether or not the Welshman would join another English club other than Tottenham or Southampton.

When he was in England, he was regarded as one of the best in the league. It’s no wonder that Real Madrid signed him. Ageing at 29, he may feel that it’s time to embark on a new adventure, and for that, he could look towards old surroundings.

Signing him will be difficult for Chelsea. If they can persuade Real Madrid to sell, then they’d need to persuade Bale to join. It will be a challenge, but Chelsea never shies away from a challenge. That said, it will be interesting to see if anything happens.

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