Giroud on Hazard: 'F***ing hell, it's hard to get the ball off him'

Recently, the Belgian midfielder has shown himself to be on of the best players in the world, scoring seven times in just 10 league games this campaign.

Giroud is known to be a technically gifted player himself, but was left in awe of Chelsea tallisman Hazard when he first encountered him.

"When I discover Eden Hazard in training for my first session at Chelsea. I told myself: 'F***ing hell, it's hard to get the ball off him" the Frenchman said to 'Le Figaro'.

"Sometimes, there's two or three players around him and he still manages to get out in tight spaces.

"He's a magician, he's impressive. Now, I've started to know him and I don't find myself near him. It's better for him and for me.