Sarri backs Hazard to thrive in new role

BRIGHTON, England - Maurizio Sarri insists Eden Hazard can thrive in the 'false nine' role after the Belgium playmaker inspired Chelsea's 2-1 win at Brighton on Sunday.

Sarri's side cemented its grip on fourth place in the Premier League thanks to the latest virtuoso display from Hazard.

Hazard started the season playing in a wide role for Chelsea and won the Premier League's Player of the Month award for September.