Eden Hazard is already looking forward to the next fixture against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, and he will be up against his compatriot Kevin De Bruyne, in a game that would shape the title race.

Hazard said of Kevin De Bruyne: “I know him well from Belgium and he’s a top player. Sometimes you don’t get the chance to play or the system the manager uses isn’t right for you, but now he’s full of confidence.

Hazard then wished De Bruyne is short of confidence in that game, and revealed he wouldn’t want the rivalry to affect their friendship.

“I hope next week he’ll have less confidence! It’s good for Belgium that two players are fighting for the title in England, but I hope when we go to the national team we don’t fight! We’re good friends.” Hazard said.