Chelsea's Antonio Conte 'pleased' with Eden Hazard's commitment and attitude after Belgian scores in Burnley win

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Vaishali Bhardwaj27 August 2016

Antonio Conte was full of praise for Chelsea winger Eden Hazard on Saturday after the Belgian scored a superb solo goal in the club's 3-0 win over Burnley.

Hazard has looked back to his best form this season after a below-par campaign last term, and he left the Chelsea fans at Stamford Bridge in awe after he picked the ball up inside the Blues' own half, went on a fine run before cutting in and firing a low effort past Tom Heaton in the ninth minute.

The strike helped Chelsea onto a 3-0 victory and ensured the club maintained its 100 per cent record in the league and, after the game, Conte revealed he has been satisfied with Hazard's showings this season.

"I am pleased for him but also for Pedro and [Juan] Cuadrado because these are players with great talent and are fantastic in 1v1 [situations]. When you have these kinds of players it's good for me," Conte said.

"We are working under this aspect to put the best players out there. Eden is fantastic, he's working very well with a great attitude. After the first day, I saw this - his will to work and improve and to find a good shape.

"I also can tell Eden his performance can improve a lot but I'm please for his commitment, and work rate.

"I've seen the right attitude from all the players."

Diego Costa is another player who has been in good form this term, having scored the winning goals in Chelsea's last two Premier League games against West Ham and Watford.

Despite a string of chances on Saturday, the striker couldn't get on the scoresheet against Burnley but Conte admitted he is also happy with the 27-year-old's performances this term.

"Diego, today, he was unlucky because he had many chances to score so it's a pity but in the last two games he scored two important goals," Conte added.

"He's a good finisher but, I repeat, I'm happy for the attitude of the whole squad."

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