Guus Hiddink says a toiling Eden Hazard needs to do more for Chelsea.
The Chelsea interim manager on Friday refused to react to Roy Keane's withering critique of Hazard, who was Chelsea's leading performer in last season's Premier League and Capital One Cup successes.
The former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland captain this week told ITV: "If I was a team-mate of his I would kick him up and down the training pitch."
Hazard's place in Chelsea's starting XI could be in doubt for Sunday's FA Cup fifth-round tie with Manchester City, when John Terry will
again be absent with a hamstring injury.
The 25-year-old has struggled for form this season, scoring once.
He has only recently returned from a groin injury and was substituted during Tuesday's Champions League loss at Paris St Germain.
"It's not about just attitude," Hiddink said.
"He was in a difficult situation, but he has to step up. He knows that.
"We had our talks with him, every now and then small conversations (about) how to step up to the next level. That's what his wish is. I hope that he will step up as soon as possible.
"Sometimes he has (shown) what he is able to do. I remember once he had a sprint on our right hand side (against PSG).
"That's the old Hazard and we hope to see that more frequently.
"He's showing once, but he can show more. He's aware of that. Now it's up to him to step up."
Hazard on Monday, the eve of the Champions League tie, spoke of it being difficult to turn down a move to PSG, although he reiterated he was under contract until 2020.
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