Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has hailed the courage of Eden Hazard.

The Belgian was again impressive for victory at Stoke City.

Asked about Hazard still going on to influence the game on Monday night after the bruising encounter with Bardsley, Mourinho said: "He did a lot and we need that.

"We played with (John Obi) Mikel and (Nemanja) Matic, so we lost one creative player.

"We had that stability in the team, and left to Hazard, Fabregas and Willian the responsibility to create, and they were not afraid to do that.

"They gave their bodies to the game and put themselves in every situation, and I think the kid (Hazard) was fantastic."