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Oct282019 by JBNo Comments

Belgium boss Martinez explains the difference between Pulisic and Eden Hazard

Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has given his verdict on the recent comparisons between former Chelsea star Eden Hazard and Christian Pulisic. The Chelsea winger grabbed a perfect hat-trick on Saturday as the Blues beat Burnley 4-2, which makes it a seventh-straight win for Frank Lampard's side. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The American's fantastic display has earned him comparisons with the Belgium international, with the papers suggesting Pulisic could become the 'new Hazard' at Stamford Bridge. However, Martinez, who has worked closely with Eden Hazard during his time with the national team, believes that the two players are different. "[They're] very different, very different. Eden is a player that stops and assesses where he can execute ...

Oct112019 by JBNo Comments

Arsene Wenger: Eden Hazard can’t replace Ronaldo

La Liga

Real Madrid still haven’t seen the real Eden Hazard, according to formal Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger – but even when they do, he still won’t replace Ronaldo. Hazard registered his first La Liga goal and assist in Madrid’s last match before the international break, a 4-2 victory over Granada which kept Zinedine Zidane’s side top of the league table. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite their position, Real Madrid have already faltered this season and are yet to discover their best form. "He will be the answer but not in replacing Ronaldo, that is for sure,” Wenger told beIN Sports when asked about Eden Hazard. “He will not score 50 goals a year because that's now how they play football. "They need another goalscorer at Real Madrid because [Ka...

Sep302019 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard: I still have to prove I can be a Galactico

La Liga

Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard admits he still has to prove he can be considered a so-called 'Galactico' after a bad start to life in La Liga. Hazard joined Real Madrid from Chelsea in a deal that could reportedly cost up to €140 million but an injury suffered last month has proven to be an early disruption. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Zinedine Zidane stressed the need to be patient with Hazard as they wanted to avoid aggravating the injury before handing him a first start against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on September 18. But the Belgium international had just a single off-target shot and one key pass as Real Madrid were swept aside with ease as PSG strolled to a 3-0 victory. He was also unspectacular in the subsequent mat...

Sep172019 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard: Real Madrid fans care more than Chelsea’s

Premier League, La Liga

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Hazard concedes he has noticed that Real Madrid supporters are more invested than fans at his former side Chelsea. The 28-year-old forward, moved from Chelsea to Real Madrid for a reported £130m in the summer window after seven years at Stamford Bridge. "I think that here the fans are really fans," said Hazard, ahead of Wednesday's Champions League group match against Paris Saint-Germain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "In England there are not so many fans, people there like football and everyone, young people, adults, teenagers, are really interested in their football, but they are not so fanatical about their teams. "At the time I was in Chelsea and we lost, we were di...

Sep142019 by JBNo Comments

Thibaut Courtois calls out Eden Hazard for wasteful backheels

La Liga

Thibaut Courtois says he got angry at Real Madrid team-mate Eden Hazard for giving the ball away with backheels in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Levante. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Hazard finally made his Real Madrid debut when he came off the bench in the second half at the Santiago Bernabeu, while his team held a 3-1 lead. The Belgium international was a lively addition to the match, but was unable to help his team add to their advantage as Levante were able to pull another goal back. Real relied on Courtois for security as he pulled off a big save towards the end of the game to seal their second La Liga victory of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And while the goalie was delighted to see Hazard get ...

Aug142019 by JBNo Comments

Virgil Van Dijk explains how Lampard can cope without Hazard at Chelsea

Premier League

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is confident that Chelsea still have the ‘quality players’ to cope without their star player Eden Hazard this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 28-year-old brought an end to his seven-year spell at Stamford Bridge by joining Real Madrid this summer window in a deal worth an initial £88million which could rise to £130m including add-ons. The Belgium international scored 16 goals and provided 15 assists in the Premier League last season and also found the net twice in Chelsea’s Europa League final win over Arsenal. Hazard’s exit would have hit any club hard, but Chelsea’s transfer ban meant Lampard was unable to sign any replacement for the forward ahead of the 2019/20 season. However, Virgil Van Dijk ha...

Jul292019 by JBNo Comments

Samuel Eto’o: Eden Hazard is close to Messi’s level

La Liga, Trending

Former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o believes Eden Hazard has been undervalued throughout his career, and will become one of the best in the world at Real Madrid. 'Hazard has to win the Ballon d'Or,' Eto'o told Radio MARCA and El Partidazo of COPE. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 'He hasn't been valued enough but now he's at one of the best teams in the world all eyes will be on him.' He even went as far as to compare him to Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi. The two will be playing against each other a lot more often now Eden Hazard has made the move to Santiago Bernabeu. 'He's close to Messi's level and I hope that he plays Barcelona when he's not at 100 percent.' Samuel Eto'o played 199 matches for Barcelona between 2004-2009, playing alongs...

Jul232019 by JB1 Comment

Lampard hits back at Willian over Eden Hazard squad number claim

Premier League

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has hit back at Willian’s claim that he has already been offered Eden Hazard’s No.10 squad number. Hazard’s transfer to Real Madrid means Chelsea will have a new No.10 for the first time in four years with the Belgian having vacated the shirt previously warn by Juan Mata and Joe Cole. Speaking to Brazilian TV show Desimpedidos, Willian said: ‘I was offered the number 10 jersey ahead of next season and I will take it.’ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian has worn the No.22 shirt throughout his Chelsea career but Lampard denied the claim of the 30-year-old and confirmed he is yet to make up his mind on it. ‘There’s no confirmation on that decision,’ he said after Chelea’s 2-1 win over Barcelona in Japan. ‘It will be ta...

Jul222019 by JBNo Comments

Willian confirms he will take Hazard’s number 10 Jersey at Chelsea

Premier League

Chelsea winger Willian has confirmed that he has been offered to wear the famous number 10 jersey at the ckub which was last used by superstar Eden Hazard before his move to Real Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Hazard wore the number 10 jersey at Stamford Bridge for five years after picking it from Juan Mata and concerns have been raised on who will take the shirt from the Belgian. Christian Pulisic and Callum Hudson-Odoi have both been tipped to wear the number 10 jersey at the club before Willian made the confirmation. According to 101greatgoals, Willian confirmed this in an interview with Brazilian TV show, Desimpediodos on Sunday. He said: “I was offered the number 10 jersey ahead of next season, and I will take it.” (ad...

Jul202019 by JBNo Comments

Real star Marcelo pulls no punches: “Neymar is a better player than Eden Hazard”

La Liga

Real Madrid defender Marcelo has risked upsetting new teammate Eden Hazard by claiming Neymar is the better player between the duo. Eden Hazard moved to Santiago Bernabeu earlier this summer window in a £89million transfer from Chelsea . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Neymar has also been linked with Real Madrid but is more likely to return to Camp Nou if he eventually leaves Paris Saint-Germain. And Marcelo, who could leave the Spanish capital this pre-season, made his preference between both players clear. "Eden is a 'crackazo', a very high quality player, like Neymar," the defender told YouTube channel De Sola, "'Ney' has qualities to be in the world top five, it is impressive. "Compare? You can not compare them, but Neymar is better for me. ...