Eden Hazard: Playing Under Conte at Chelsea Was Physically Brutal

 

Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard has admitted that his time under Antonio Conte was among the most physically demanding spells of his career.

Conte, who spent two seasons at Stamford Bridge, guided the Blues to a Premier League title and an FA Cup triumph. However, Hazard revealed that the Italian’s rigid, repetitive, and intense training sessions often left him exhausted and frustrated.

Speaking to the YouTube channel Zack, the Belgian said:

“When Antonio Conte arrived at Chelsea, it was tough. In the first training sessions, physically, we suffered a lot. In the summer, we went to Los Angeles — it was hot, and we trained morning and afternoon.

At the start of the season, we lost a match against Arsenal. Then everything changed. We switched to five at the back, and (N’Golo) Kanté became devastating in midfield.

The training sessions were exhausting, but we reached the best condition for matches — that’s why we won the championship.”

Hazard’s remarks underline how Conte’s relentless approach pushed players to their limits but ultimately played a key role in Chelsea’s success.