I'm afraid he is just an empty spot. Like Isco, Marcelo or marco. They start or play, but really not contributing to the game. Zero expectations from him.
Of course this is the only way to save his rep. He can't play 90 minutes and we will bunker the first half. So he will have 45 minutes to make solo runs at the defense under the cover of "he can't do it alone" then he will be relieved when the going gets tough and not be blamed for a second half collapse (if it happens) and not be under the spotlight if it goes to penalties. #protected
He didn't say top player. He said top pro. Which according to the reports from his former team mates is pretty accurate.
I don’t generally have a problem w dudes who have a good time and then play themselves into shape. It’s mostly our fault for paying out the nose for such a player lol.
What?? There’s several interviews from his teammates supporting that very claim. Anyway...... we could really use a goal or assist from him this weekend. We are so depleted we actually have to rely on a non factor like him. Sheesh.
Hazard training today 😍🔥 pic.twitter.com/1HrNTstiTI— choudhary Madridista (@MadridChoudhary) April 30, 2021
Hazard is the king of training montages. Gotto give the man credit. Despite a terrible Madrid career, he is able to keep relevance by having a good PR campaign lol
Real Madrid really need Eden Hazard to come good for the run-in 🤞https://t.co/VrDfvYvtJG pic.twitter.com/53OtRduvsY— MARCA in English 🇺🇸 (@MARCAinENGLISH) April 30, 2021
We must have watched different games then because he played well for the most part, could have taken more risks at times but overall good showing, no excuses needed.
Leaving aside the frustration with his not taking his fitness seriously etc., for me it is quite clear that we as a team are much more likely to score with Hazard on the pitch as opposed to Vini, Rodrygo, or Asensio. So really hoping for him to get the start and take advantage of it in midweek.
Of course of 1 highlight everyone thinks it's a good game, the expectations have dropped so low. Hazard can do so much more, I think he would of have linked better if Modric/Kroos were playing. Funny how Asensio stuffed up that pass from Hazard, Zidane was fuming on the sideline.
He was very involved in the first half. Had that shot which GK saved, another good take on but shot was off, header to Benz from Odri cross etc. Of course he can do so much more, but it was a good performance given he's been out for so long.
Hazard's quality is so evident. He adds an extra-gear to our offense...it's so clear to see. Things suddenly speed up in the final third when ball gets to him. Happy to see him looking fitter. We're going to really need him for the run in.