Former West Ham striker Dean Ashton believes that Willian is more important to Chelsea than Eden Hazard.
Both players have been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge. Willian is linked with a move to Barcelona, while Eden Hazard on the radar for Real Madrid.
"There is no surprise Barcelona are after Willian,"Ashton said on talk Sport. "He’s maybe more important to Chelsea than Hazard. I think over the last three seasons he’s actually been more consistent in his performances.
"Willian goes under the radar because of Hazard’s brilliance at times. I feel like Hazard is very in and out, it’s whenever he fancies turning it on.
"For Chelsea, I think a player like Thibaut Courtois is replaceable – but you can’t lose Hazard and Willian. You just can’t lose them both."
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