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Pulisic responds to Hazard comparisons ahead of Real Madrid clash

Pulisic responds to Hazard comparisons ahead of Real Madrid clash

Premier League
Christian Pulisic has played down the comparisons between himself and former Chelsea star Eden Hazard, saying he is his "own player". Pulisic joined Chelsea from Dortmund in the summer of 2019, shortly after Hazard completed his own big-money transfer move to Real Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The American has many of the same attributes as Hazard, who he saw as a role model earlier in his career, but he is eager to carve out his own reputation at the club rather than follow Hazard's footsteps. Asked to address the similarities between him and Hazard, Pulisic said: "He was an incredible player at this football club of course. I definitely looked up to him. I am not comparing myself to him in any way or trying to be like him. "I am my own play...
Thomas Tuchel sends classy message to Eden Hazard ahead of Chelsea reunion

Thomas Tuchel sends classy message to Eden Hazard ahead of Chelsea reunion

Premier League, La Liga, UEFA
Thomas Tuchel is in no doubt that Eden Hazard is still a huge threat despite his struggles for Real Madrid as he prepares to face his old team for the first time. Chelsea will travel to Spain on Tuesday for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final where their former player – and record sale – Hazard is waiting for them. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Belgian star has struggled since leaving Chelsea, managing just one goal in all competitions last campaign and only managing three goals this season. Injuries have been the major issue for Hazard at Real and he has missed 11 of Real’s last 13 La Liga games with a muscle problem, only making his return off the bench against Real Betis on Saturday. Hazard will likely be on the bench once a...
Eden Hazard ‘may never play football again’, says top doctor

Eden Hazard ‘may never play football again’, says top doctor

La Liga
Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard 'may never play football again' if the former Chelsea player has a third ankle operation. That is according to a leading doctor in Spain - which suggests the Belgium international career could be in doubt. Hazard wants another ankle operation as he looks to end his injury nightmare at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Dr Jose Gonzalez, who works for Atletico Madrid, has warned that the surgery could result in the end of the Belgian's career. Gonzalez told Ondacero: "Hazard has to train with the team for up to 10 training sessions. In my experience it is difficult for him to return to playing at his level with Real Madrid this season. "If a player returns after a long injury without having hardly trained, the ...
Hakim Ziyech reveals how Eden Hazard is teaching him at Chelsea

Hakim Ziyech reveals how Eden Hazard is teaching him at Chelsea

Premier League
Hakim Ziyech has revealed how he has learned a lot from former Chelsea star Eden Hazard after calling the Belgian an inspiration. Ziyech became the first signing under Frank Lampard after the blues  agreed a fee with his former side Ajax back in February. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A transfer move was hastened after the Chelsea manager saw first-hand the skills Ziyech possessed in the Champions League clash between the blues and Ajax. The 27-year-old has been outstanding at Stamford Bridge this campaign. He has one goal and three assists in six Premier League matches but his incredible deliveries from the right-wing have looked quality. Frank Lampard had been desperate for creativity from his team after his team had a tough time breaking teams dow...
Zidane unhappy with Eden Hazard after returning to Madrid ‘overweight’

Zidane unhappy with Eden Hazard after returning to Madrid ‘overweight’

La Liga
Eden Hazard has returned to pre-season training overweight and Real Madrid are concerned about the Belgium international, according to reports. Hazard secured his move to the Santiago Bernabeu last year but he joined up with his teammates for pre-season a stone overweight. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Spanish publication ABC, Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is unhappy with the 29-year-old for returning to training overweight ahead of the new season. The winger joined up with the Belgium national side last week for their Nations League matches, but he didn't play a single game. The former Chelsea star will now be an extra "two or three weeks" behind the rest of the team. The club's hierarchy are worried Hazard isn't taking his p...
Hazard is “on the same level” as Messi, says Barcelona legend Samuel Eto’o

Hazard is “on the same level” as Messi, says Barcelona legend Samuel Eto’o

La Liga, Trending
Former Barcelona forward Samuel Eto'o has made a huge claim by saying Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard is "on the same level" as Argentine superstar Lionel Messi. Samuel Eto'o played alongside Messi for five years and both players spearheaded Barcelona to a historic treble in the 2008/09 season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eto'o has often spoken of his love for Lionel Messi and even insisted Barcelona would need to change their name if he left the club this summer. The Argentine enjoyed another outstanding season at the Nou Camp last campaign, scoring 30 goals and providing 26 assists in 43 matches across all competitions. Meanwhile, Hazard has struggled to live up to expectations since joining Real Madrid from Chelsea last summer for a fee which i...
Eden Hazard struggling with the weight of Real Madrid shirt

Eden Hazard struggling with the weight of Real Madrid shirt

La Liga
Eden Hazard has struggled with the burden of wearing the Real Madrid shirt after his switch from Chelsea, according to Fabio Capello. The Belgian signed for the Spanish club from Chelsea on a five-year deal last summer, in a deal worth around £130m. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Hazard was outstanding at Chelsea, helping them to win two Premier League titles, but has so far failed to replicate same form at the Bernabeu. Hazard has played only 21 games this campaign, leading him to admit the just concluded season was the worst of his entire career. "He hasn't been the player he was at Chelsea and he was injured for a long time, he hasn't adapted," Fabio Capello told Marca. "I've always thought of him as a great player but the Real shirt weig...
Eden Hazard: I have had the worst season of my career at Real Madrid

Eden Hazard: I have had the worst season of my career at Real Madrid

Premier League
Real Madrid star Eden Hazard has conceded his first campaign at Santiago Bernabeu was the worst season of his career individually. Hazard signed for Real from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £130m last summer window but struggled through a couple of injuries, which includes a fractured ankle. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Real Madrid won their 34th La Liga title with a win over Villarreal on Thursday but Hazard, who was limited to just 16 games and one goal in the league, concedes he had a minimal impact. "We have won the title collectively this year, considering it has certainly been the worst season of my career individually," Hazard said in an interview with franceinfo. Instead, Eden Hazard was keen to talk about the contributions of some of his t...
Christian Pulisic responds to Eden Hazard comparisons after Watford victory

Christian Pulisic responds to Eden Hazard comparisons after Watford victory

Premier League
Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic has had his say on recent comparisons between him and former Blues star Eden Hazard, saying: “I’m just trying to be my own player.” Hazard is regarded as one of the finest players ever in the club’s history, helping them to win six major titles, including two Premier League trophies, during his stay at Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Belgium international was sold to Spanish giants Real Madrid just last summer, with Pulisic signed from Borussia Dortmund to help fill the void left by Hazard. However, Pulisic has experienced an injury-hit start to life at Stamford Bridge, but has been in outstanding form since the Premier League football’s resumption and even won a penalty during Saturday 3-0 victory over Watf...
Courtois: I had Madrid talks with Eden Hazard at Chelsea

Courtois: I had Madrid talks with Eden Hazard at Chelsea

La Liga
Thibault Courtois has conceded that he and Eden Hazard discussed the possibility of moving to Real Madrid while still at Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Belgian moved to Spain in 2018 with the winger joining Real Madrid last summer, and the former has revealed that it was a deal both had in mind for a long time. Indeed, so keen were the duo to move join Zinedine Zidane’s team, they would speak about the prospect while in Chelsea locker rooms. Barcelona manager Quique Setien fires back at Lionel Messi claims I’m going to sign Costa: How Mourinho convinced Fabregas to join Chelsea “In the Chelsea dressing room, we spoke about the possibility of playing here,” Courtois told El Mundo. “’The White House, the White House...,’ we said. It wa...
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