Guus Hiddink Wants Eden Hazard To 'Get His Ego Back'

Guus Hiddink believes Eden Hazard needs to rediscover his ego to recapture his Chelsea form of last season.

Hazard faced fierce criticism for his performances this season, with some Chelsea fans making a banner describing him, Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas as rats in the aftermath of the Mourinho sacking but the Belgian could overcome hip trouble and be selected for the home game against Watford on Boxing Day, with Hiddink intent on helping the 24-year-old hit back to his best after a miserable opening to the new campaign. The caretaker boss of Chelsea has prioritised restoring the confidence shattered by nine Premier League defeats in the current campaign, and Jose Mourinho's departure as the 69years old wants Chelsea to locate the blustery self-assurance that underscored last season's league title charge, to guide the Blues away from relegation conflict.

Hiddink said “He had a terrific season last year and it's also normal you can have a setback after that, but I think he can be a key player again. He is a key player as captain of the national team in Belgium - but also here when he gets back into shape. He was unlucky to be injured recently, which was another setback. We need to get the ego back for him to perform”.

One of Chelsea's most potent and creative attacking forces last term, Hazard has been a shadow of his former self but Hiddink vowed to restore the ex-Lille star to former glories.