Eden Hazard says rivals want to 'kill' champions Chelsea

Mourinho labelled Hazard one of the three best players in the world last term, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Eden Hazard says Chelsea are finding life as Premier League champions challenging as “everyone wants to kill you”.

The Blues are eight points adrift of leaders Manchester City after four points in four games and suffered a rare home loss – Jose Mourinho’s second at home in 100 league matches – against Crystal Palace before the international break.