Former Arsenal captain William Gallas has likened Andrey Arshavin to Eden Hazard.

Gallas says both players failed to reach their potential due to laziness.

He told Championnat: “I can compare Arshavin with Eden Hazard.

"They are similar players with great talent. Arshavin had very great talent, but were a little lazy. In England much more was expected of him. This applies to training and games."

Former Chelsea captain Hazard, at 33, announced his retirement in October.