Jurgen Klopp outlines how Liverpool can stop Eden Hazard tomorrow afternoon at Stamford Bridge

Jurgen Klopp outlines how Liverpool can stop Eden Hazard tomorrow afternoon at Stamford Bridge

Jurgen Klopp has outlined how his players can stop the “special” Eden Hazard tomorrow afternoon at Stamford Bridge, but admits the Belgian still poses a huge threat to his side. 

Hazard scored a brilliant solo effort on Wednesday night as Chelsea saw off Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup third round, ending the Reds perfect start to the new season.

The two clubs face off for the second time this week when they meet at Stamford Bridge tomorrow, where both sides will be hoping to extend their unbeaten runs in the Premier League.

And Klopp has hinted he has a plan to try and stop the enigmatic Belgian, although admits his defenders are set to be in for a tough afternoon.

“I know exactly how good he [Hazard] is. He’s a special player and he enjoys these one-on-one situations. I didn’t need that game to find out about that,” said Klopp.

“Stop passes to him? Good idea. Being close? Good idea, but he likes players being close sometimes.

“We all know we could have stopped that goal (on Wednesday), but he used the situation. No player is not defendable.”

The German however is also aware that Hazard is not the only threat in Chelsea’s squad, hailing a number of the club’s summer signings as others who could prove key in tomorrow’s clash.

“(Jorginho is) very important. How do we defend these two? Then Willian is there, then (Mateo) Kovacic is running like a Formula 1 car, and don’t forget (N’Golo) Kante!

“They’re all important, so let’s try to be at 100 per cent.”

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