And Hughes believes it’s because Hazard isn’t as selfish as the duo.
“His [Hazard’s] agility and the way he moves the ball so quickly in tight spaces is different class,” Hughes said.
“Sometimes you have to just admire him.
“The reason he’s not talked about like Messi and Ronaldo is because he’s unselfish, he’d rather pass it to a teammate, which people don’t notice as much.”
Eden Hazard: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo claim made about Chelsea star (Image: GETTY)
Eden Hazard: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo claim made about Chelsea star (Image: GETTY)
Chelsea have struggled at times this season but their win over Watford moved the Blues into third place in the Premier League.
Hazard has been key to Chelsea’s top four bid, scoring 16 goals and making 13 assists in the league this season.
And pundit John Barnes believes the Stamford Bridge outfit should sell Hazard if they want to see the best of their other stars.
“I think they need to get away from Eden Hazard,” Barnes said on beIN SPORT.
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