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Chelsea's Eden Hazard: I have no problem with Jose Mourinho

Eden Hazard has rebuffed speculation that he and Blues boss Jose Mourinho are on bad terms this season, and has called the Portuguese "the best manager for Chelsea."

Hazard and Chelsea are in the midst of a disappointing campaign that last left last season's Premier League winners 15th in the table.

Rumours suggesting Hazard, who has failed to replicate his 2014-15 performances this campaign, was angling for a move to Real Madrid have been prevalent of late, with speculation of a rift between he and Mourinho. Hazard, however, says he and his manager are on good terms.

"I heard a lot of things about this, but no, everything is good with him," Hazard said on Sunday.

"I don't have a problem with him. He is the best manager. He is the best manager for Chelsea and we hope we can win a lot of trophies together.

"Maybe not this season because it will be difficult, but next season and on."

Chelsea, who claimed a 1-0 victory over Norwich on Saturday, next visit Maccabi Tel Aviv on Tuesday in the Champions League, while games with Tottenham, Bournemouth, Porto, Leicester, Sunderland, Watford and Manchester United lie in wait before the end of 2015.