OPINION: The player to replace Hazard if he lives

Eden Harzard

Chelsea star Eden Hazard is currently not in the best of forms in his career.After having won several personal laurels last season, the Belgian’s career has taken a major swipe, leading many football pundits to suggest that he might be on his way out of Stamford Bridge with Real Madrid on top destination.

Hazard may yet regain his form at Chelsea this season and he could very well see out his contract, regardless. But osportsgh takes a look at one player who could fit in the boots of the former Lille attacker if his exit comes into being at the Stamford bridge.

Víctor Machín Pérez ''Vitolo''

Vitolo on the move

Vitolo is a Spanish right-footed player who loves to play as a left winger, currently plays for La Liga giants Sevilla, having began his career at Las Palmas.

Although he is not much of a dribbler, Vitolo is still fantastic at taking defenders on. He seems to prefer passing his way out of trouble – which he does quiet well rather than attempting to wriggle free using his own footwork.

He isn’t as 'expensive' as Hazard, however, he is a reliable player with a great pace and ball control. Vitolo doesn’t bang in the goals often and could certainly improve his numbers in the goal-scoring sector, but in spite of that fact, he does have a great influence on games as a result of his eagle-eye passing abilities and intelligent runs.

The 26-year-old attacker also works hard on the other end of the pitch, tracking back to break up play and initiate attacks from deep.

Though, the Hazard of last season is a better offensive instrument, Vitolo is still a quality alternative.