Kyle Walker has faced up against some of the best attackers the Premier League has ever produced, however believes his toughest opponent was Eden Hazard at Chelsea.
Hazard enjoyed seven illustrious years at Stamford Bridge, helping the Blues to two Premier League titles and a number of domestic cups.
Praise for the Belgian has been common for players past and present. Former Chelsea winger Jadon Sancho believes Hazard was the most skilful he has seen in the league.
Kyle Walker names Chelsea legend Eden Hazard as his toughest opponent
It is a shame how things never worked out for the winger when he got his move to Real Madrid, but his standing as one of the greats of English football has not been forgotten.
Kyle Walker faced up against Hazard when he was at Tottenham and Manchester City, and told TalkSPORT that he was the toughest opponent he has ever faced.
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The Belgian faced Walker on 16 occasions as a Chelsea player, scoring in four different games.
The most famous examples of tormenting Spurs came with his goal that secured the Premier League title at the expense of their London rivals.
He also found the net in the FA Cup semi-final win too, after originally being held back as a substitute alongside Diego Costa.
The quality Chelsea fans have been blessed with in the past out wide has left many disappointed with the current crop the club have put together.
The summer signings of Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens combined for just one Premier League goal between them in their first season at the club.
Pedro Neto also disappointed, particularly in the second half of the season, and causing mass frustration to supporters.
The future does look bright with Estevao Willian, and Blues fans will be thankful that he has not put his fitness at further risk by representing Brazil at the upcoming World Cup.
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