He was injured until the last month of the season, and then for that last month of the season he was right back to playing at a top level.
Eden Hazard to Real Madrid?
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He was injured until the last month of the season, and then for that last month of the season he was right back to playing at a top level.
When did that "doesnt do it against the big teams" become such a go to slogan? It sounds like anyone outside of Lionel Messi has it used against them. Its madness.
2,358-minute scoreless run...I suppose that's one way of not playing.
I think these quotes were misunderstood a lot. He said doesn't have a goalscorer's mindset like Messi and Ronaldo and that is simply a correct self-assessment. He's a different type of player and in exchange brings things to the table most goalscoring forwards don't (not meaning Messi here, of course). He also said in the same interview that he wants to become better every day.
I think Pedro would fit, but yeah, that's certainly a problem. Perhaps if Costa leaves and Chelsea buys someone similar to Alexis as his replacement.
Nah hes one of the best, but people only value goals and individual play these days
Obviously it was an appalling season but ignoring the mitigating factors is silly. He was playing through a hip injury and the team was forced to rely on him because of poor results. A lot of blame has to fall on his shoulders, not least because the slow start to the season was in part due to his coming back out from the summer out of shape, but it's also true that once he was fit again he was very good-something like 4 goals in 5 games to finish the (meaningless) season, including THAT goal against Spurs.
Why does everyone around these parts act like if Real Madrid are some pauper team? Outmuscled by the PL? They have been in the top 3 of richest teams in the world every year for the last decade and with the top spot in several of those years. They have their own TV deal and their kit deal is up for renewal in 2018. They can pay Chelsea for Hazard if they want to.
I don't think they should though. They have James, Isco, Bale and Ronaldo (granted he is on the decline). What they need is complement for Casemiro and a true center forward that can improve on Morata/Benzema.
I don't think they should though. They have James, Isco, Bale and Ronaldo (granted he is on the decline). What they need is complement for Casemiro and a true center forward that can improve on Morata/Benzema.
I wasn't comparing him to Ronaldo, but for what it's worth he has nowhere the impact that Zidane used to have on his teams either.
What is it that he's so good at that goes under the radar?
I think that depends on how restrictive you are when defining the best. He's not in my top 5 in the world in terms of players when looking at wingers/attacking mids.
His style of playmaking; unhinging the opponent's defensive structure while helping his team penetrate. I tried to explain my opinion on that in the Hazard thread.
But there were also quotes from his father and Mourinho too. Something on the lines of he is a simple boy and does not really want superstardom. Also, he has not gotten any better since he joined really. His stats are almost the same as they were in his first season.
That would be a brilliant front three indeed. Maybe someone like Mertens could be a good short term solution too.
Will give it a read and see how it fits with my own assessment
In two minds. I want him to leave Chelsea but feel we need players like these in this league.
Hopefully this happens.
Chelsea won't be able to replace him with a player of the same quality.
I guess they will have to change to a 2 striker system, Morata and Lukaku could be a good front 2, with a playmaker like Bernardo Silva behind them.
Chelsea won't be able to replace him with a player of the same quality.
I guess they will have to change to a 2 striker system, Morata and Lukaku could be a good front 2, with a playmaker like Bernardo Silva behind them.
If this happens, I could see them go after Coman or Moussa/Ousmane Dembele.
Chelsea will want a crazy amount of money (£90+ million).
Really cannot see this happening. Think the days of Madrid just plucking the worlds best players from other top clubs are gone because of today's prices.
Really cannot see this happening. Think the days of Madrid just plucking the worlds best players from other top clubs are gone because of today's prices.
Courtois and Hazard would be excellent, stuff of dreams actually. There is no replacement for Hazard
New world record fee coming Chelsea's way
Madrid will pay it if they enter muppet mode.
Even though I don't rate him near as high as he is generally rated, I don't think there's many - if any - they can sign to replace him were he to leave. He obviously provides pace and dribbling ability as a winger, respectable goal tally, but above all he's basically the only player who can creatively play when Fabregas is on the bench. Maybe somebody like Bernardo Silva given the same artistic licence to roam like Hazard?
Agree and disagree, Sanchez, Hazard and potentially Costa would leave a hole in our top talents, however, its the EPL we will get our new stars, even if we have to wait on potential with the likes of Jesus and Pogba etc.
I had a preconceived idea of his style after a few games with Chelsea, so a few days ago when the rumors started again, I saw a few videos from youtube to get a general idea.
I know that is not the best way to value a player but I wasn´t impressed. Basically always makes the same play, run with the ball dribbling two or three rivals and then pass it.I think he lacks goal. Very good player, but I do not think it's worth 90 or 100 million. I can´t see him becoming a super scorer. I prefer Dybala, Alli, or even risk for Mbappe or Dembele.
I know that is not the best way to value a player but I wasn´t impressed. Basically always makes the same play, run with the ball dribbling two or three rivals and then pass it.I think he lacks goal. Very good player, but I do not think it's worth 90 or 100 million. I can´t see him becoming a super scorer. I prefer Dybala, Alli, or even risk for Mbappe or Dembele.
I d rather they go for Courtois
He's not a goalscorer, he's a playmaker. I've argued that's why I think he's a level below players like Neymar etc. You'd still be buying probably the best player in our league when on form, but you'd need someone else to score the goals.
Lel, everyone can do that. Am I right?
Of course not. It is difficult to find a player who is able to face the opponent constantly. However at this point in his career I thought he would have reached a higher level
Yeh, because not performing against an elite team, like you performed against Sunderland or Hull, is a remarkable and completely unpredictable scenario that top class players should never allow to happen /sarcasm
The state of Chelsea fans this season, I hope they take Hazard and Courtouis, while replacing them with Zaha and Butland. Costa's already half way to China.
Hope they also take Matic along with him.
What did we do?
Well, I suppose it's a matter of taste. Although I think that Alli is quite underrated.
Dele Alli over Hazard? My word.
Last year Hazard scored 7 goals and gave 6 assists. Ali 10 and 11.
This year the numbers are similar although slightly better for Alli.
7 goals and 6 assists are very poor numbers for someone who would cost 100 million and would be 27 years old in his first season in Madrid.
That's why I would rather invest in someone much younger
Yes please, Zidane, take Hazard along with Courtouis too. That'll weaken Chelsea tremendously, since Costa'll probably go to China this summer.
But, on a neutral point of view, Premier League will be duller Hazard-less.
"Always makes the same play"
"Not a goalscorer"
"Not a goalscorer"
That second goal is brilliant from start to finish. Hazard was made to counter-attack.
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