Ex-Arsenal captain Gallas: Arshavin and Hazard were lazy

Former Arsenal captain William Gallas has likened Andrey Arshavin to Eden Hazard.

Gallas says both players failed to reach their potential due to laziness.

He told Championnat: I can compare Arshavin with Eden Hazard.

"They are similar players with great talent. Arshavin had very great talent, but were a little lazy. In England much more was expected of him. This applies to training and games."

Former Chelsea captain Hazard, at 33, announced his retirement in October.