WINGER Ryan Fraser revealed his admiration for playmaker Eden Hazard ahead of the “massive fixture” between Cherries and Chelsea.

The Scotland international played 77 minutes of his side’s Carabao Cup triumph over Middlesbrough on Tuesday following his return from a hamstring injury picked up on international duty.

An unused substitute at Stoke City, Fraser put himself in contention to feature against the Blues courtesy of a lively showing against Boro.

With 57 goals and 36 assists in the Premier League, Chelsea star Hazard has claimed two league titles during his time at Stamford Bridge. He was also named PFA player of the year in 2015.

And Fraser revealed his respect for the Belgian star, who could line up against Cherries at Vitality Stadium tomorrow (5.30pm).

Fraser, who is due to have a knock assessed before the clash, said: “I always look at Hazard. What I like about him is he might not have an unbelievable game or things might not come off for him, but he keeps trying it.

“He keeps getting on the ball, keeps trying it and that’s maybe what I should be doing – keep trying to do it, keep getting on the ball and not shy away.”

Cherries gained a memorable 1-0 victory at Chelsea in December 2015 during Fraser's season on loan with Ipswich Town in the Championship.

Looking ahead to the clash with the reigning champions, the former Aberdeen man is backing his side to step up against one of the league’s big guns once again.

“It’s a massive fixture,” said Fraser.

“When you play against the big teams, in the first couple of years you don’t have any expectations.

“When I was on loan, the lads got a 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge. When we play the big teams we seem to rise to the occasion, so, hopefully, it will be like that again.”

Fraser scored three times in the Premier League last season, with two of those coming at home against Liverpool and Arsenal.

Asked whether playing against the top flight's big hitters brought out the best in him, the 23-year-old replied: “I think it does.

“I don’t like to say it but when you play against better players, mentally you switch on a little bit more.

“There is more pressure when you are playing against the big players – you want to try to impress everyone.

“It should be like that in every game but I think if you ask anyone, when you play against the big teams, they always want to do better in the big games.”

Fraser's senior Scotland debut arrived in June, the wide man making a telling impact as the Tartan Army shared a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw with England.

The substitute had been on the pitch 19 minutes when he was upended by Gary Cahill, leading to Leigh Griffiths levelling the score at 1-1 from the resultant free-kick.

Initially set for his Scotland bow in March, Fraser sustained an injury shortly after joining up with the squad.