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The Belgian is closely linked to his move to Real Madrid and AS claims that he might be forced to let him go if he does not qualify for the Champions League next season and the money that resulting.
Maurizio Sarri's players slipped to sixth in the Premier League standings after defeating Manchester City 6-0 on Sunday.
And their recent poor performance means that they are now big underdogs to carve a place in the top four at the end of the season.
Hazard recently said he made a decision about his future after flirting with a transfer to Real after the World Cup last summer.
The 28-year-old refused to reveal what he had decided, but has already hinted that he might decide to stay in Chelsea.
However, this decision could be taken his hands if the club is forced to balance the books.
Arsenal has found itself in a similar position after an absence of two seasons among the best European competitions.
Gunners were forced to let Aaron Ramsey's contract fail as they were unable to meet his wage demands.
Ramsey is now ready to join Juventus for free in the summer with a salary of £ 400,000 per week.
Arsenal's financial constraints only allowed them to sign lenders at the transfer in January, when they desperately needed reinforcements. Denis Suarez (Barcelona) was their only newcomer.
Now, Chelsea could face the same situation if they failed to turn their season.
Sarri would be under pressure as the Blues enter a critical period that could define the rest of their campaign.
They will face Malmo in the last 32 of the Europa League on Thursday before hosting Manchester United in the FA Cup next Monday.
Another testing test against City in the final of the Coupe de la Ligue will take place the following weekend. They will also face Tottenham in the Premier League before the end of February.
Sarri admitted that he was feeling pressure after the crushing defeat at Etihad.
Speaking after the match, he said that he hoped to speak to the owner, Roman Abramovich, about the situation in which the club is located.
"If the president calls, I'll be happy to never hear from him," Sarri told Sky Italia.
"To be honest, I do not know what to expect, I think it's good. [that I am under pressure]. I am in charge of the team so that is true.
"I do not know [if there will be talks]. Not for the moment.
"But I think it's going to happen, it's normal. It's something we have to do. "
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