Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has described Barcelona’s Andres Iniesta as a “genius” and challenged Eden Hazard to emulate the Spaniard by winning major trophies.
Iniesta faces a race against time to be fit for Wednesday’s Champions League clash at the Camp Nou, with the tie delicately poised following a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
The midfielder has been included in the squad after recovering from a hamstring injury and his return would represent a major boost to Barca’s hopes.
Conte said Chelsea would have to play the “perfect game” to reach the quarter-finals and they will need Hazard to deliver too.
Hazard has grown frustrated in recent weeks with his lone role up front but when asked to compare the Belgian with Iniesta, Conte said: “We’re talking about two different players with different careers. Iniesta won a lot in his career, Hazard has to start winning…
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