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Chelsea’s 2017-18 Season – Eden Hazard’s Impact

The 2017-18 season was a challenging one for Chelsea, as they struggled to defend their Premier League title but still managed to secure silverware. Under Antonio Conte, the Blues finished 5th in the league, missing out on Champions League qualification, but ended the season on a high note by winning the FA Cup. Eden Hazard, the team’s talisman, was once again the standout performer, leading Chelsea in both goals and creativity.

🏆 Season Performance

• Premier League: 5th place, missing out on the Champions League.
• FA Cup: 🏆 Winners, beating Manchester United 1-0 in the final, with Hazard scoring the winning penalty.
• Champions League: Knocked out in the Round of 16 by Barcelona (4-1 aggregate).
• League Cup: Eliminated in the semifinals by Arsenal (2-1 aggregate).

⚽ Eden Hazard’s Role & Stats

Hazard was Chelsea’s best player, scoring 17 goals and providing 13 assists in all competitions. He was particularly crucial in the FA Cup final, where he won and converted the decisive penalty. Despite Chelsea’s inconsistent form, Hazard remained their main attacking threat, creating chances and scoring key goals throughout the season.

🔵 Chelsea 2017-18 Squad

Goalkeepers

• Thibaut Courtois
• Willy Caballero
• Eduardo

Defenders

• César Azpilicueta
• Antonio Rüdiger
• Gary Cahill
• Andreas Christensen
• David Luiz
• Marcos Alonso
• Victor Moses
• Emerson Palmieri
• Davide Zappacosta

Midfielders

• Eden Hazard
• Cesc Fàbregas
• N’Golo Kanté
• Tiemoué Bakayoko
• Danny Drinkwater
• Ross Barkley

Forwards

• Álvaro Morata
• Olivier Giroud (joined in January)
• Willian
• Pedro
• Michy Batshuayi (left on loan in January)

Manager

• Antonio Conte

🔶 Legacy of Chelsea’s 2017-18 Season

Despite a disappointing league campaign, Chelsea ended the season with a trophy, and Hazard’s brilliance was a key factor. However, tensions between Conte and the board led to his departure at the end of the season, paving the way for Maurizio Sarri’s arrival in 2018-19. Hazard’s performances continued to cement him as one of the best players in the world, though speculation about his future at Chelsea began to grow.