Former midfielder Chelsea Joe Cole believes that the club should at all costs save midfielder Eden Azar.

In early June, Azar received a serious ankle injury, because of which the player will miss the beginning of the next season.

Nevertheless, the former team player Joe Cole believes that in the damage to the Belgian there is one positive point - it can help Chelsea save Eden in the team.

Azar is a fantastic player. He is one of the best players in the world, "said Joe.

"It's unfortunate that he was injured, but from an egoistic point of view, Eden's injury will play into Chelsea's hand, because it can help save the Belgian in the team".

"For me, Azar is the best Blue player, and also the best football player of the Premier League. In addition, he is one of the leaders in the locker room ".

"Chelsea must by all means keep Eden in the team," - summed up Cole.

The main contender for Azar is Real Madrid.

In the season that ended, Azar scored 16 goals and 8 assists in 36 Premier League matches.