Eden Hazard wants this name to return to Chelsea

Hazard’s words carry both personal sentiment and revive hopes for a memorable new era at the West London team.

Recently, Eden Hazard stirred excitement among Chelsea fans by openly revealing a special conversation between him and his former teammate Cesc Fabregas regarding the possibility of returning to Stamford Bridge in a coaching role.

After Enzo Maresca unexpectedly left Chelsea at the start of the new year, the club’s management considered several options for the head coach position. Among them, Cesc Fabregas was mentioned as a potential candidate, albeit only tentatively. The former Spanish midfielder was a key figure in Chelsea’s midfield, contributing significantly to two Premier League titles and leaving a strong impression on fans.

Since retiring, Fabregas quickly shifted to coaching and has shown promising progress. Leading Como since 2024, he helped the team finish 10th in Serie A last season. Even more notably, this season Como is soaring in 6th place, just four points shy of the Champions League spots. This achievement has led European experts to view Fabregas in a new light.

Eden Hazard believes his close friend is destined to become one of the world’s top coaches. In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, Hazard admitted he frequently spoke with Fabregas last summer and openly expressed his wish to see Cesc return to Chelsea. For Hazard, Stamford Bridge is a place where Fabregas knows every corner, every pressure, and the immense expectations of the fans.

However, Chelsea ultimately chose Liam Rosenior to succeed Maresca. This decision initially brought positive signs as The Blues won six of their first eight matches under the English manager. Chelsea’s only two defeats came against Arsenal in the League Cup semi-finals, a team currently in excellent form.

Nonetheless, not everyone is fully convinced. Paul Scholes, the Manchester United legend, believes Fabregas is the better fit for Chelsea at this time. According to Scholes, Fabregas’s work in Serie A demonstrates modern tactical thinking and the necessary courage to lead a major club.