Chelsea and Belgium superstar Eden Hazard recently spoke to the official Chelsea website about today’s opponents Everton and two friends that could face up against us later.
‘It will be very tough,’ he says. ‘Everton are always a difficult opponent. The first time I played at Goodison Park we won 2-1 but last year we lost 1-0, we know it will be hard but we can win the game if we perform well on the day.
‘It’s very important because if you can win these type of matches it’s great for the confidence. Obviously we will have only played three games, so it’s still very early, but it’s always good to be at the top of the table. After Everton we play Swansea at home and then Manchester City away, so we need to make sure we win these games.
‘Of course, we know these teams will be near the top at the end of the season. Not only is it good for confidence when you beat them, but winning gives us three points, and them nothing, so it’s very important.’
‘I wasn’t surprised Samuel (Eto’o) signed for them because he’s still capable of scoring goals in the Premier League,’ he says.
‘He has lots of experience; Roberto Martinez is Spanish and has Everton playing good football, so I think it will be a good move for him.
‘Romelu (Lukaku) is one of my best friends, like Samuel. They are both very nice guys, hopefully they will do well there but not well enough to beat us on Saturday.’
‘I feel very good,’ says the Belgian. ‘I had a nice holiday with my family so when I came back I was ready for the start of the season, now I just want to give 100 per cent to help the team. It was a nice rest for me and that was important.
‘When we come back from international duty we will have a lot of matches, three every week. I’m looking forward to the start of the cup competitions, for Chelsea it’s very important to win every match and challenge for every trophy. We have a big squad so that will help us.’
Hazard has started both Premier League games so far, scoring one goal.
