{"id":3321,"date":"2026-05-02T21:23:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T21:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=3321"},"modified":"2026-05-02T21:23:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T21:23:02","slug":"jadon-sancho-says-chelsea-had-the-most-skilful-winger-in-premier-league-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=3321","title":{"rendered":"Jadon Sancho says Chelsea had the most skilful winger in Premier League history"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-366082\">\n<div class=\"article-follow\">\n<div class=\"article-sharing google-follow\">  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grv-media\/img\/google-discover.svg\" alt=\"\"\/> <span>Add as preferred source on Google<\/span>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Things didn\u2019t work out for Jadon Sancho at Chelsea after a one-year loan at the club, although he still believes club legend Eden Hazard is the most skilful winger the Premier League has ever seen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sancho helped deliver Conference League glory to Stamford Bridge after scoring in the final against Real Betis, however didn\u2019t do enough to convince the club to sign him permanently from Manchester United.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-grvmedia-grv-video GRVMultiVideo\"\/>\n<p>He is currently on loan again at Aston Villa, and was well received by Chelsea players when the two sides met earlier this year.<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar\" data-story-id=\"72ce44da-498e-4181-92cd-b035246aa62a\" data-story-name=\"Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest\" data-comment-id=\"464809bc-add0-435b-9f0e-aea862c1dc77\" data-story-slug=\"chelsea-vs-nottingham-forest\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<p><h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">Would you make any changes to our XI to face Forest?<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/Predicted-XI-1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-366014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/Predicted-XI-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/Predicted-XI-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/Predicted-XI-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/Predicted-XI-1-912x1140.png 912w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/Predicted-XI-1-600x750.png 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/Predicted-XI-1.png 1080w\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Tosin deserves another chance after the FA Cup\u2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jadon-sancho-names-chelsea-legend-eden-hazard-as-the-most-skilful-winger-in-premier-league-history\">Jadon Sancho names Chelsea legend Eden Hazard as the most skilful winger in Premier League history<\/h2>\n<p>Any winger joining the Blues has plenty of examples of quality players to try and recreate, however the leading candidate is Eden Hazard, who enjoyed a memorable seven-year spell in West London.<\/p>\n<p>The Belgian would frequently get the Stamford Bridge faithful out of their seats in a way that many had not experienced since until Estevao Willian arrived at the club.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-getty-images-media\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1146882333-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"FBL-EUR-C3-CHELSEA-ARSENAL-FINAL\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1146882333-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1146882333-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1146882333-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1146882333-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1146882333-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-1146882333-750x500.jpg 750w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"Chelsea's Belgian midfielder Eden Hazard  celebrates after celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Europa League final football match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at the Baku Olympic Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijian, on May 29, 2019. (Photo by OZAN KOSE \/ AFP)        (Photo credit should read OZAN KOSE\/AFP via Getty Images)\">Photo credit should read OZAN KOSE\/AFP via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When asked to build his perfect Premier League winger by TNT Sports, Sancho named Hazard as the most skilful he had seen feature in England\u2019s top flight.<\/p>\n<p>Hazard was part of two Premier League title-winning sides, and is often labelled as one of the best to feature for the Blues.<\/p>\n<p>Even though he was past his best when he went to Real Madrid, Gareth Bale still refers to Hazard as one of the two best he ever played with.<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar\" data-story-id=\"74909401-8595-4074-9a62-89a4ab9cee30\" data-story-name=\"New Chelsea Manager\" data-comment-id=\"14ecd974-0667-448a-b3e5-89589182fbb5\" data-story-slug=\"new-chelsea-manager\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<p><h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">Out of the managers we have been linked with, which one do you think might be able to get the very best out of Cole Palmer again?\ud83d\udc40<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273431542-1024x691.jpg\" alt=\"Chelsea v Leeds United - Emirates FA Cup Semi Final\" class=\"wp-image-365545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273431542-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273431542-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273431542-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273431542-1536x1036.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273431542-1140x769.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273431542-750x506.jpg 750w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26:  Cole Palmer of Chelsea after the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Chelsea and Leeds United  on April 26, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus\/Getty Images)\">Photo by Visionhaus\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hazard-has-already-made-thoughts-on-chelsea-manager-saga-clear\">Hazard has already made thoughts on Chelsea manager saga clear<\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea are currently on the lookout for another permanent manager after deciding to part ways with Liam Rosenior after just three months in charge.<\/p>\n<p>A number of names have cropped up as potential candidates, including Cesc Fabregas, who himself enjoyed an illustrious playing career at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n<p>Hazard has already named Fabregas as someone he wants to see manage Chelsea, and he will know the Spaniard and his credentials better than most.<\/p>\n<p>The two were key teammates in both of Chelsea\u2019s Premier League title wins in this period, and Fabregas is already off to a very promising start to his managerial career with Como.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more-wrapper lazy see-more-open see-more-blank extra-content\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/news\/jadon-sancho-says-chelsea-had-the-most-skilful-winger-in-premier-league-history\/none\" data-type=\"subscribe\">\n<div class=\"see-more subscribe\">\n<figure class=\"newsletter\">\n<div><svg class=\"loading\" width=\"118\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"0 0 118 36\"><use href=\"#dots-svg\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<div class=\"signup\"><span class=\"hf\">Join Our Newsletter<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Receive a digest of our best Chelsea content each week direct to your mailbox<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><script>grvLoadAnalytics = () => {(function(d,s,i){var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)(0),j=d.createElement(s);j.async=true;j.src=\"https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/gtag\/js?id=\"+i;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f);})(document,'script','G-E7VRWQHDP6');(function(d,s,i){if(!\/callback=in\/.test(window.location.search)){var e=d.createElement(s);var n=d.getElementsByTagName(s)(0);e.type=\"text\/javascript\";e.async=true;e.src=\"https:\/\/static.chartbeat.com\/js\/chartbeat.js\";n.parentNode.insertBefore(e,n);}})(document,\"script\",\"G-E7VRWQHDP6\");(function(){let s=document.createElement(\"script\");s.async=true;s.dataset.domain=\"thechelseachronicle.com\/MFj4XQ\";s.src=\"https:\/\/api.publytics.net\/js\/script.manual.ping.min.js\";document.getElementsByTagName(\"head\")(0).appendChild(s);})();if(!\/callback=in\/.test(window.location.search)){setTimeout(function(){!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=();t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)(0);s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');fbq('init','663509325503632');fbq('track','PageView');fbq('track','ViewContent',{content_name:'Jadon Sancho says Chelsea had the most skilful winger in Premier League history',content_category:'News',content_ids:(366082,\"eden-hazard\",\"jadon-sancho\"),content_type:'post',});},3000);}}<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Add as preferred source on Google Things didn\u2019t work out for Jadon Sancho at Chelsea&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3322,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3321","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chelsea"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3321","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3321"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3321\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3322"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3321"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3321"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3321"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}