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Loftus-Cheek hopes Hazard can leave parting gift for Chelsea

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is hoping that Eden Hazard can leave Chelsea with one last gift.

Many at the club recognise that Hazard will be moving on to Real Madrid this summer, as he only has a year left on his contract.

But Loftus-Cheek, who has only recently made his way into the first team, hopes to see a little more Hazard magic before the season ends.

Chelsea want to win the Europa League, but they must deal with Eintracht Frankfurt in the semi finals first.

“The main attraction over the last seven years at Chelsea has been because Eden is playing," said the midfielder to reporters.

“He can do stuff that amazes you and that's what you pay your money for. He's the kind of player I'd pay to watch.

“It will be very difficult to replace him. I don't think you can replace him, he's that good and his contribution to Chelsea has been immense.

“Everyone at the club loves him. I'm proud as a supporter and a team-mate to see what he's done — and he's not finished yet.

“He is so good, he can decide a game on his own. Hopefully, he's at his best tonight because we are going to need him.

“You see Eden, like with Lionel Messi as well, they are out of the game for a bit, then boom, they go through three or four players and score — that's what the best players are able to do."

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