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Jun122018 by JBNo Comments

Roberto Martinez gives Eden Hazard injury update ahead of World Cup

Premier League

Roberto Martinez calmed the fears surrounding Eden Hazard's injury after the forward suffered a ‘dead leg’ in Belgium’s warm-up match with Costa Rica. Hazard was forced off in the 70th minute of Belgium’s 4-1 victory on Monday, just a week before the team’s opening Group G game in Russia against Panama. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); England boss Gareth Southgate will have been keeping an eye on the Belgian’s fitness from a distance, with England set to play Belgium on June 26. But it seems the Chelsea forward was taken off as a precaution and should be available for the start of the tournament. Asked about Hazard’s injury after the victory, Belgium boss Martinez said: ‘Eden is okay, he had a little trouble, but it’s nothing to worry about. ‘I re...

Jun112018 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard sends message to Chelsea over manager situation

Premier League

Eden Hazard concedes he is anxious to know who will be in charge of Chelsea next campaign and which players will be coming to Stamford Bridge. Antonio Conte, 48, is still the blues manager for the time being but is expected to be sacked before the start of next season. The former Italy boss won the Premier League title in his first year in England and lifted the FA Cup trophy last month despite his team finishing fifth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Maurizio Sarri and Laurent Blanc have emerged as the two favourites to take over at the Bridge and Hazard wants to know about what the future hold for Chelsea. ‘At the moment I only focus on the World Cup,’ Hazard said at Belgium’s pre-World Cup training camp in Brussels. ‘We had a bad season with Ch...

May182018 by JBNo Comments

Hazard: I’m not fit for Ballon d’Or

Premier League, La Liga

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard does not believe he is selfish enough to win the Ballon d'Or award. The Belgium international has made the Ballon d'Or shortlist in three of his past four years but, despite winning the PFA Players' Player of the Year in 2014-15, he has never finished in a position higher than eighth in the voting. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The award has been dominated by Lionel Messi and Ronaldo for over a decade, as one of the two has won the Ballon d'Or every season since Kaka won the prize in 2007. And Hazard, who scored 12 goals and laid on four assists in the Premier League this campaign, believes his personality and style of play would not allow him win the award. "He always told me that," Hazard told BBC Sport of his father's...

May172018 by JBNo Comments

Hazard demands improved squad before signing new contract

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Eden Hazard has told Chelsea to make statement signings this transfer summer if they want him to sign a new contract amid links with Real Madrid. The Belgium international has only two years left on his current contract with the Blues, though is believed to have verbally agreed terms on a long-term contract that would see him become the highest paid player in Chelsea. Hazard has now challenged Chelsea’s board to match his ambitions in this summer transfer market. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Asked about progress over a new contract, Hazard said: ‘I’m waiting for new players next season. We’ll see. ‘I want good players, because I want to win the Premier League next season. ‘Yeah, (I have to think about) a lot of things, and then we will see. ...

May52018 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard will leave Chelsea this summer

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Eden Hazard does not want to finish his career at Stamford Bridge and will leave in the summer, according to Paul Merson. The Belgium international has been a regular in Chelsea’s team over the past six years, making close to 300 appearances for the club since joining from Lille in 2012. The 27-year-old has won two Premier League titles and a couple of individual awards at Stamford Bridge, with his performances attracting interest from Real. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Zidane is believed to be a huge admirer of Eden Hazard and would be keen to join Real if a deal becomes available. Hazard has previously stated his commitment to Chelsea, but Merson cannot see him staying beyond this summer. ‘I don’t think Eden Hazard will be there (next season)...

Mar102018 by JBNo Comments

Conte hits back at Hazard’s criticism of his tactics

Premier League

Antonio Conte hinted his players may regret criticism of his tactics by claiming he was 'killed' for blasting his Juventus coach during his playing days. Conte has faced heavy criticism from fans and pundits over the past week for the way he set up the team against Manchester City in their 1-0 defeat at the Etihad. Following that loss, Eden Hazard was unhappy with his role and said he could have played for 'three hours' and not touched the ball. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 'I did this when I was a player,' Conte said. 'We played a game, a massive game against Parma when they were first and we were second. We won 3-1. After the game, there was an international break. During the break I did an interview. 'The journalists asked me if I was happy wi...

Feb282018 by JBNo Comments

Courtois slams Conte for substituting Hazard vs Man Utd

Premier League

Thibaut Courtois says he was shocked to see Eden Hazard substituted in 2-1 loss against Manchester United on Sunday. Chelsea slipped out of top four after goals from Romelu Lukaku and Lingard earned the full points for United. The winner from Jesse Lingard came two minutes after the substitution of Eden Hazard by Conte. "I have no explanation for the substitution," Courtois told Play Sports . "I did not expect it, but it’s the manager’s choice. He’ll explain it. I can’t look into his head. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Of course, you want players like Eden 90 minutes on the pitch. He can always bring something extra." Conte has been under pressure in recent weeks at Stamford Bridge, with the Blues struggling in the League. Chelsea are current...

Feb272018 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard is Europe’s best dribbler ahead of Lionel Messi and Neymar

Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1

Chelsea's Eden Hazard is the best dribbler in Europe's top five leagues, ahead of Neymar and Lionel Messi, according to the recent research by the CIES Football Observatory. The Belgium international was on top when calculations were made that multiplied the average number of dribbles per game with the percentage of successful dribbles. According to the data, Eden Hazard averages 6.4 successful dribbles per game in Premier League fixture, with 75 per cent of his dribbles ending with a successful results such as a pass to a team-mate, a goal or a shot. Hazard has already scored 15 goals in all competitions for Chelsea this season and has also created 11 goals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The overall score placed Hazard just above Paris Saint-Germa...

Feb182018 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard responds to Real Madrid transfer links

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Chelsea star Eden Hazard insists he is happy at the club but did not rule out the possibility of leaving in the future. The Belgium international responded to recent reports linking him with Chelsea exit, saying he will make the decision over if and when he will leave. Hazard has also being linked with a big money transfer to Paris Saint-Germain but Real remains a likely destination. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked about a potential exit he told Telefoot: "In football anything can happen. But in football nothing can happen too. "Every year they talk about Real or PSG. And when I want to change clubs, I will. But at the moment I’m good where I am. "I still have two year left on my contract. I feel very good over here. "The fans love...