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Chelsea dazzler Hazard defends his laid back style

Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard has defended his laid back style of play.

Hazard has been criticised for his form in Belgium's World Cup tune-up games.

"The way I play I can sometimes seem nonchalant," said Hazard. "It has always been the same for me. People demand a lot of me and that's to be expected. But when I play for Chelsea you play one game and even if it doesn't go well you can immediately play another and redeem yourself.

"But with the national team, there is more pressure to perform every time. They always expect me to do tricks all the time and score goals and that's not easy."

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