Chelsea's Jose Mourinho keen to relieve burden of expectation on Eden Hazard

 
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Agency11 January 2014

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho reiterated that Eden Hazard would not be leaving the club despite reported interest from Paris St Germain, although he is keen not to put too much expectation on Hazard's shoulders.

"The club made that decision because every manager wants a player like him," said the Portuguese coach.

"I'm not expecting to put too much pressure on him or for him to be the man of the match every game, but what I expect from him is his motivation, his commitment, his responsibility.

"This season I think you are watching a much more mature player and because of that he is becoming a fantastic player."

Having failed to find the target against Chelsea, Hull counterpart Steve Bruce is hoping to strengthen his attacking line this month, having agreed a fee with Everton for Nikica Jelavic on Friday and also been linked with another move for West Brom's Shane Long.

He said: "A new player always brings a little bit to the squad, a bit of impetus. Let's hope we can get both. You're never sure how it can go but we're trying our best."

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