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Oct 17, 2015 at 3pm UK
 
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Jose Mourinho: 'Eden Hazard is a defensive liability'

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho reveals that he left Eden Hazard out of the starting lineup against Aston Villa to stop his side conceding goals.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho admitted that he dropped Eden Hazard for the club's 2-0 win against Aston Villa to stop his side from conceding so many goals.

The Belgian international was voted PFA Player of the Year last season but Mourinho believes that Willian and Pedro gave him much more defensive cover than the 24-year-old.

The Portuguese man told reporters: "I left out Hazard because we are conceding lots of goals. Willian and Pedro did amazing defensive work.

"It was just a tactical decision, hoping the team would be more solid. I told the players this is not a moment to think about themselves or their personal situation, it is a moment for the team.

"Today we were able to find the ingredient you need when you are not playing at your top level."

Chelsea rise to 12th in the Premier League table after winning their third game of the season.

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Chelsea players celebrate their team's first goal by Diego Costa (obscured) during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on October 17, 2015
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