Chelsea star Eden Hazard has insisted that he would love to work under Jose Mourinho again despite a difficult last year together at Stamford Bridge.
Hazard was claimed to be one of the big name Chelsea stars who had a falling out with Mourinho, which resulted in a disastrous start to the 2015/16 season for the Blues.
| Season | Position |
|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 14th |
| 2023–24 | 9th |
| 2022–23 | 14th |
| 2021–22 | 7th |
| 2020–21 | 6th |
| Season | Position |
|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 16th |
| 2023–24 | 14th |
| 2022–23 | 13th |
| 2021–22 | 10th |
| 2020–21 | 13th |
Mourinho was sacked midway through the season as Chelsea's title defence continued to falter badly and there were suggestions he lost the dressing room at the club.
However, Hazard admits that part of his poor performance at Chelsea that year was down to him returning to pre-season out of shape after Mourinho granted him an extended break.
The attacker told Belgian daily Het Laatste Nieuws: “In 12 years I've only had one bad season, the last six months under Mourinho and it was partly my own fault.
“After the title, we asked Mourinho for extra holidays. I came back totally out of shape.”
The winger also stressed that Mourinho’s image of being a defensive coach is misplaced as Chelsea played some scintillating football during his second period, when they won the title.
He admits that he had his problems with the Portuguese in the last year, but conceded he would love to play under the current Manchester United boss if he receives another opportunity.
“Mourinho’s image of an extremely defensive coach isn’t completely right.
"He is far from adventurous like [Pep] Guardiola, but the season in which we became champions, we have made many goals and played good games.
“The last season under Mourinho was not enjoyable.
"We didn’t win, we got into a sort of routine, training without having fun, it was better for all parties that we parted ways.
“But if I’m asked now about one coach with whom I want to work again, I would say Mourinho."
| Season | Position |
|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 9th (Championship) |
| 2023–24 | 5th (Championship — lost in play‑off semi‑finals) |
| 2022–23 | 9th (Championship) |
| 2021–22 | 10th (Championship) |
| 2020–21 | 19th (Premier League) |
