Chelsea star Eden Hazard is only untouchable under Maurizio Sarri, says Antonio Rudiger

Stunning season so far: Eden Hazard
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Simon Johnson4 October 2018

Antonio Rudiger believes Eden Hazard is the only ‘untouchable’ under new Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri.

Hazard has scored seven goals in eight appearances but is set to be rested for tonight’s Europa League game against MOL Vidi at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are unbeaten in all competitions with a core group of 13 in Sarri’s 28-man squad, including Hazard, used in the Premier League.

Despite that, Rudiger feels no one can be complacent under Sarri and said: “Everyone has to fight for their place in this team. No one’s place is safe, apart from Hazard. He is safe, I am sure about that! He is an example to the rest of us.

“We have to approach the game against MOL with the same mentality as against Liverpool last week.

“We should not underestimate anyone and must keep going. Our aim has to be to go through to the next round in first place in the group.”

Rudiger stressed the importance of going into the international break, which begins next week, on the back of two more victories. After taking on the Hungarians, Chelsea play at Southampton on Sunday having drawn their past two league games.

He added: “The key is to go into the on a high and win the two games. After we come back, we have a game against a direct League opponent in Manchester United. That is always a big game and we have to be ready.”

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