Nah, there really isn't that much difference between them in terms of performance levels, they can both be almost unplayable on their day but seem to be too inconsistent to really make it into the Ballon d'or top 3, and at 26 and 27 respectively they both need to go up a few levels to change that.
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Nah, there really isn't that much difference between them in terms of performance levels, they can both be almost unplayable on their day but seem to be too inconsistent to really make it into the Ballon d'or top 3, and at 26 and 27 respectively they both need to go up a few levels to change that.
Not sure he’s worth the money quoted (£150m) he’s too inconsistent and needs a better goal ratio for me especially when he’s replacing a player who scores around 50 goals a season.
He is not replacing him 1 to 1. Neymar and Mbappe couldnt replce him either.
The idea is probably to get the best player on that left side that is available and possible to get this summer, and that is Hazard. Bale and the striker need to step up too with goals, not only Hazard.
Hope he goes! He always plays amazing against us. Chelsea are well and truly buggered if he goes.
Ronaldo and Messi are amazing players. But they have changed the way we perceived football, and in my opinion for the worse.
Nowadays you're only a great player if you score 40+ goals.
Not so long ago we had: Zidane, Ronaldinho, Kaka, Nedved, Figo, R. Baggio, all of them Ballon d'or winners, they had the recognition of fans and experts. We enjoyed watching them play for years. None of them scored 40+ goals in a single season, ever. Hell, some of them were 10+ goals a season. But that didn't matter back then. They were great footballers. The best of the best.
Now all we care is goals, that's all it matters. Kane is better than Hazard because he scores more goals? Really?
By the way I couldn't put Maradona in that list because he could not win Ballon d'or in his time, only Europeans could.
Nowadays you're only a great player if you score 40+ goals.
Not so long ago we had: Zidane, Ronaldinho, Kaka, Nedved, Figo, R. Baggio, all of them Ballon d'or winners, they had the recognition of fans and experts. We enjoyed watching them play for years. None of them scored 40+ goals in a single season, ever. Hell, some of them were 10+ goals a season. But that didn't matter back then. They were great footballers. The best of the best.
Now all we care is goals, that's all it matters. Kane is better than Hazard because he scores more goals? Really?
By the way I couldn't put Maradona in that list because he could not win Ballon d'or in his time, only Europeans could.
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Ok, explain Xavi, Iniesta, Robben, Pirlo(started getting recognition after his prime was over), Neymar, Hazard himself, Suarez, etc.
Messi and Cristiano are freaks but they're not changing anyone's perception of what a great player is. Everybody realizes they are more than that.
Messi and Cristiano are freaks but they're not changing anyone's perception of what a great player is. Everybody realizes they are more than that.
They need a goal scorer is my point if they sign Hazard they’ll have to also buy a new striker and they’ve suddenly spent 250m+ replacing Ronaldo.
Hazard shouldn’t be the priority they need a proper striker.
Of course I would like him to stay but with 200m Hazard and 60m Willian we can sign for example Dybala, Bailey and Martial/Pulisic/James/Fakir.. And that team would score more goals. Or if we want to play with Real Madrid we can ask for Isco, Bale and 100 million.
He's been waving his willy at Madrid for ages now.
I think this entire world cup has been an opportunity for him to put himself in the shop window in the hope they come calling. Also explains why he's been hogging the ball so much.
I think this entire world cup has been an opportunity for him to put himself in the shop window in the hope they come calling. Also explains why he's been hogging the ball so much.
quite simply you don't replace Ronaldo with a like for like
their attack could be freshened up though as Benzema hasn't been as effective and they could use a dynamic number 9
I do question Hazard though simply because he might be in an area Isco operates in and isn't that Asensio's area as well - correct me if I am wrong
Mane or Salah would be better signings for me
The point I was trying to make is that to me Hazard is a better footballer than Kane, even if one scores 40+ goals and the other doesn't. In my book Kane would never win the Ballon d'or, but Hazard could.
Ideally, Madrid should sign both players because they would complement each other very well. But I don't think that's possible. So if I had to choose, I would sign Hazard over Kane and give Bale a last chance.
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When a player scores significantly more than another then yeah he has to be considered better.
Not when they play different positions and roles. Surely Moukandjo isn't better than Iniesta?
On his day a world beater, but his days wont be enough for Madrid fans, he will never be at Ronaldo's level. I don't think he will be a success at Madrid.
Wishful thinking, its not his ability that's the problem its his work rate and consistency, he is 27 now and should be at his peak.
Imagine going from 40-50 goal a season Ronaldo to a 15 goal a season Hazard 
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Hazard maybe as good if not sightly better than the great Messi at beating a man but his end product has always been shocking. Decision making too.
He's had a great world cup though, hope Madrid are taking note.
.Hazard maybe as good if not sightly better than the great Messi at beating a man but his end product has always been shocking. Decision making too.
He's had a great world cup though, hope Madrid are taking note.
Talk about a come and get me plea.
In spain would score a lot more
I would sign him, but not a chance with Mourinho and already 3 players in that role (sanchez, rashford, martial)
I would sign him, but not a chance with Mourinho and already 3 players in that role (sanchez, rashford, martial)
Hazard is a phenomenal player and deserves to play for one of the truly elite teams. For me, over his time at Chelsea he has been the best player in the league by a distance and the third best player in the world behind Messi and Ronaldo.
The problem for him at Real Madrid would be that he will obviously not score anywhere near what Ronaldo does, and that with potentially Kroos, Modric and Isco all playing with him the balance of the side is potentially not great (playmaker overkill). In a balanced side at that level, he would get a bit more credit than he has done - and talked about more amongst the very best as he should be.
The problem for him at Real Madrid would be that he will obviously not score anywhere near what Ronaldo does, and that with potentially Kroos, Modric and Isco all playing with him the balance of the side is potentially not great (playmaker overkill). In a balanced side at that level, he would get a bit more credit than he has done - and talked about more amongst the very best as he should be.
Let us say there is less in common with Iniesta and any attacker than Hazard and any attacker.
Hazard has never been the 3rd best player in the World at any point of his career
When you have built your entire team around one player, like RM have done around Ronaldo, it’s impossible to replace him with anyone. So Hazard is making a mistake in wanting to go to Madrid; failure is never fun, even if he is well paid.
Ronaldo and Messi are the only players out there who are better than him, as has been the case for years.
He isn't even the best player in the PL or hasn't been on a consistent basis to be put up there
Disagree tbh. He is the best player in the league. Its not all about numbers.
Which numbers am I even hinting at now ? I am sorry but to be the best your consistency levels in terms of performances has to be high. He is a great player on his day but during an entire, he doesn't deliver a consistent number of top class performances
I think Chelseas poor seasons (not the players fault) cloud judgement. Plus the fact he doesnt score alot of goals.
I disagree he doesnt deliver consistent top class performances. I actually think he does. But when Chelsea have one of their trademark off seasons after winning a title, Hazard is one of the players people like to point at
So Courtois is pushing for a move too with Hazard and speaking openly about it. Two disrespectful dickheads.
If I was a Chelsea fan I'd want them gone regardless of how good they are.
If I was a Chelsea fan I'd want them gone regardless of how good they are.
He'll be the Ronaldo replacement. Of Madrid's options, he's the most attainable. Don't know if he's enough of a media darling/superstar to fulfil Perez's needs but still.
Courtois has two young kids living in Madrid, I don't know what the feck he's going still at Chelsea to be honest.
I love all the people trying to make out that this is some sort of little hint that he might want to leave. He could of done the interview wearing a sandwich board reading 'Real please come and buy me' and would of been only marginally more obvious.
Time will tell. Some serious overrating of Hazard IMHO
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I don’t think Hazard is even the best player in Belgium let alone everyone else bar Messi and Ronaldo.
Not necessarily.
I forgot to add if they're both attackers.
Yes he has, and by a clear margin for me. Again, over the course of his entire stint at Chelsea no one has been on his level overall.
That's according to you but Hazard has never been a top 3 in the world and hasn't taken part enough of the team of the year to even be considered that highly. Surely a player as good as that would have attracted the best clubs in Europe and Chelsea were never known for refusing to sell if the price is right. Face it, Hazard isn't as highly rated as you think he is.
I really don't get why people are hating on Hazard here. If given a straightforward choice between the two, I'd take Hazard in his prime over 34 year old Ronaldo any day. Yes, Ronnie will score 40+ goals next season but Hazard will create a lot more and will be able to beat defenders for a change and his goal output may also go up if he is the focal point of the Real team in the La liga. Real will be getting a bargain if they are able to swap ageing Ronaldo(100m) for Hazard(160m?) without spending too much money.
Ribery or Kane?
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