- Eden Hazard vs Thiago Silva
Hazard likes to dribble around and cut in dangerously to affect the build up from the central areas and has usually left all fullbacks for the dead. Thiago Silva is the man who occupies the Center Back position facing Eden Hazard and it would be interesting to see how the battle pans out. Hazard can be devastating while cutting in from the left and firing shots or creating chances.
Last time out, Hazard was checked by 3 players. Verratti, Luiz, and Silva mostly managed to keep him quiet by extensive and rigorous fouling. Stamford Bridge would be different, as Chelsea are known to be much more offensive and clinical. Also, the home crowd would make their feelings known to the ref on repeated fouling.