Frank Lampard has spoken about the future of Eden Hazard at Chelsea amid speculation about a summer move to Real Madrid.
Hazard could be set to leave Stamford Bridge after the Europa League final against Arsenal later this month as Real Madrid prepare to make their move.
The Belgian international has admitted he has made a decision about his future but that won't be revealed until after the final in Baku.
Chelsea legend Lampard, who is now managing Derby County in the Championship, has conceded it will be a big loss if Hazard decides to leave.
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“He’s in the top few players in the world. I think we all know that,” He told talkSPORT.
“We’ve seen him in the Premier League and he has been a joy to have. He was a joy to play with.
“I knew his potential from day one when he trained at Chelsea a few years ago now.
“Of course it will be disappointing to lose him for the Premier League but particularly Chelsea.
“You don’t replace Eden Hazard, you have to find ways around it whether it be some of the younger players or the team.
“That’s if you are going to lose him, we don’t know that for sure yet but it seems it might happen.”
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However, Lampard thinks Chelsea would be best to concentrate on winning the Europa League rather than thinking about who may leave this summer.
He added: “The Europa League final will be a huge game for them. To win a competition like that is always big.
“It’s going to be a tough game against Arsenal and then we will see with the transfer ban etc.
“It’s always news at Chelsea. It’s always happening that way when you are a big club it tends to be that way. We will see."
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