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Robert Warlow

'Missing Eden Hazard already' - These Chelsea fans express their fears after Man United humbling

It may have been the first competitive fixture without him today (Sunday), but Chelsea fans are already bemoaning the impact of Eden Hazard's departure from the club on the 2019/20 season.

The Blues kicked off their Premier League campaign against Manchester United at Old Trafford this afternoon, but it did not go to plan.

Chelsea performed well in the first half and hit the woodwork twice, but found themselves a goal down at half time, after Kurt Zouma conceded a penalty, which was duly converted by Marcus Rashford.

And Frank Lampard's first competitive game in charge ended badly as Chelsea conceded three goals in the second half, with Rashford's second strike of the game sandwiched between goals from Anthony Martial and Daniel James.

Chelsea had few chances in the second half as Manchester United inflicted a heavy defeat on the sorry Blues, leaving the club's fans to dwell on a disappointing opening game of the season - and what may be in store for Lampard's men for the rest of the 2019/20 campaign.

Meanwhile, the man who scored 21 goals in 52 appearances for the Blues last season has been in action for his new side this evening, featuring for Real Madrid in their latest pre-season friendly against Roma.

But it is clear that some fans are concerned about the season ahead without the £88.5million star, as can be seen from the response to the defeat at Old Trafford.

Here's what some Chelsea fans have been saying this evening following the 4-0 defeat against Manchester United.

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