I played against Robben and Salah but Chelsea legend was my toughest opponent — UCL winner

I played against Robben and Salah but Chelsea legend was my toughest opponent — UCL winner

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 18:09 - 28.06.2024

England defender and UEFA Champions League winner has called Ex-Chelsea star the toughest opponent he ever faced.

Ryan Bertrand has called Chelsea legend Eden Hazard the toughest opponent he faced on the pitch.

Bertrand recently retired from football after a successful career that saw him win the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and FA Cup with Chelsea.

Ryan Bertrand
Ryan Bertrand

The left-back, who was known for his speed and endurance, came up against some of the finest wingers in the game.

The 34-year-old faced Eden Hazard, Leroy Sane, Arjen Robben, Mohamed Salah and more.

Bertrand calls Chelsea legend Hazard his toughest opponent

However, the ex-Southampton man believes Hazard was the toughest opponent he ever played against.

Bertrand and Hazard were teammates at Chelsea | Getty

Speaking to TalkSport, he said: "I’d probably say Hazard was my toughest opponent.

."Playing against Hazard was probably a tough one because of his low centre of gravity."

Eden Hazard said goodbye to Chelsea with a superb performance in the Europa League final against Arsenal

Eden Hazard's electrifying seven-year spell at Stamford Bridge cemented his status as one of the most thrilling players in Chelsea's history.

Between 2012 and 2019, his mesmerizing dribbling, skill, and goal-scoring prowess were instrumental in the Blues' success, as he contributed an impressive 110 goals and 85 assists in 352 appearances.

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