Chelsea's new signings give Hazard creative freedom


Chelsea's Eden Hazard plays amongst balloons during their English Premier League soccer match against Cardiff City at Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, May 11, 2014. REUTERS/Rebecca Naden

(Reuters) - Eden Hazard expects to enjoy playing with greater freedom and less pressure on his shoulders this season as Premier League leaders Chelsea demonstrate their strength in depth by challenging for four trophies, including the Champions League.

Hazard, who flickered without dazzling for Belgium at the World Cup finals, has been impressed by how quickly Chelsea's new arrivals have settled in at Stamford Bridge and praised Spain duo striker Diego Costa and midfielder Cesc Fabregas for their immediate impact.

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