With Real Madrid reportedly lining up a huge offer to tempt Eden Hazard to the Bernabeu next season, Chelsea's fans may wonder how many more times they will be able to savour watching the Belgian maestro at his dazzling best.
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An inspired Hazard, whose contract expires at the end of next season, scored both goals in the 2-0 Premier League victory over West Ham Uuited, the first a dazzling solo effort that brought back memories of Diego Maradona in his pomp.
His second, in the 90th minute, capped a mesmerising display that sealed Chelsea's third consecutive league win.
The 28-year-old has scored 19 goals in all competitions for Chelsea this season to equal his best haul.
Manager Maurizio Sarri said having Hazard in such unstoppable form made winning "easy" but appeared almost resigned to losing him.
Asked about a fee of Stg100 million (A$183m) Real Madrid are reported to be willing to pay for Hazard, Sarri replied: "It is too cheap in this market.
"We have seen in the last few windows every price I think. So it is very hard to get another player like him."
Hazard, who joined the club in 2012, offered a pinch of comfort after the match but the fear remains, for Chelsea fans and anyone who enjoys watching a master craftsman at work, that his days in London might be numbered.
"They are wrong," he said.
"For now I am just focusing on Chelsea until the end of the season. We are in good momentum. We have won three in a row.
"For the mentality, it is good to keep going. Top four and the Europa League is our target so we need to do well in both."
Victory lifted Chelsea into third place in the Premier League, above London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham who both have played a game less.
Sarri said he "can do nothing" to keep Hazard at the club if he wants "another experience".
"We are trying to become one of the best teams in Europe but I have to respect his decision," the Italian said.
"Hazard played a wonderful match... We are very lucky because it is very easy to win the match when he is able to make that kind of difference."
Australian Associated Press