Chelsea ace Eden Hazard believes team-mate Olivier Giroud is the ‘best target man in the world’
The Belgian hit a hat-trick in the 4-1 win over Cardiff on Saturday, with Giroud more than playing his part
EDEN HAZARD believes his Chelsea team-mate Olivier Giroud is the ‘best target man in the world’.
The Belgian, fresh from scoring a hat-trick in an emphatic 4-1 win against Cardiff at Stamford Bridge, lavished praise on the former Arsenal man after a superb display.
He said: “He’s a target man – maybe the best in the world. I think he is.
“When he got the ball he holds it up and we can go with him and in deep too.
"He's an absolute pleasure to play with.
“When Alvaro (Morata) is playing it’s completely different - but they both have many qualities."
Mauricio Sarri’s side leapt to the top of the Premier League table after the victory over the Bluebirds, who took a shock lead through Sol Bamba after just 16 minutes.
The Blues recovered well though, with a brace from Hazard before the break putting them firmly in the ascendancy.
The 27-year-old completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot with 10 minutes remaining, as Willian put the icing on the cake with a fierce drive into the top corner two minutes later.
Chelsea face a trip to PAOK in the Europa League on Thursday, before a London derby at West Ham next Sunday.