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REAL MADRID WINGER’S PLACE IN THE NATIONAL TEAM BEING QUESTIONED

Posted on October 21, 2022 by index

While Eden Hazard may have been struggling endlessly at Real Madrid, his place in the Belgium national team has never come under threat. The 31-year-old’s powers have been on the wane over the past three years since he joined Los Blancos, as a consequence of which his game-time has taken a huge hit. In spite of his ordeals at the club level, Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has always placed his faith in the former Chelsea superstar, with Hazard even being the captain of the Red Devils.

However, according to latest reports from MARCA, the Real Madrid winger’s spot in the Belgium national is being questioned ahead of the World Cup due to his underwhelming form as well as fitness problems. In a recent interview with RTBF, as relayed by the aforementioned outlet, Martinez continued to put his faith in Hazard, as he said: Continue reading REAL MADRID WINGER’S PLACE IN THE NATIONAL TEAM BEING QUESTIONED →

ANCELOTTI IDENTIFIES 31-YEAR-OLD FLOP AS BENZEMA’S BACKUP THIS SEASON

Posted on September 19, 2022 by index

Eden Hazard’s transfer to Real Madrid has been nothing short of disastrous. The Belgian international was one of the best in his position at the time of his move but failed to have any impact on his new club. His involvement in the team has been minimal over the past few seasons. However, it is said that Hazard has returned to training in better physical condition this season, and Ancelotti is looking to capitalise on his services.

According to reports from El Chiringuito, Ancelotti trusts Hazard to recover his best form. Further, he has decided that the former Chelsea player will be Karim Benzema’s substitute for the upcoming season. The world got to see this plan in action in Real Madrid’s first preseason game over Barcelona. With their French striker unavailable, Hazard started as the centre-forward on the night. The Belgian did not have a great outing in the Vegas Clasico as he was constantly shut down by the Blaugrana defence. Continue reading ANCELOTTI IDENTIFIES 31-YEAR-OLD FLOP AS BENZEMA’S BACKUP THIS SEASON →

HAZARD BACKS HIMSELF TO REDISCOVER FORM

Posted on June 30, 2022 by index

Real Madrid star Eden Hazard has backed himself to rediscover the form that made him one of the best players in the world. He spoke about rediscovering his old form after the UEFA Nations League clash between his Belgium team and Poland in Brussels earlier this month.

Eden Hazard provided an assist during the game on the way to the 6-1 thumping of Poland who had taken the lead through influential striker Robert Lewandowski. Kevin De Bruyne, MichyBatshuayi and Leandro Trossard (brace) all scored for the hosts to ensured that it was an emphatic comeback win. The result from Group A4 would have been more emphatic if Hazard didn’t miss an empty net. It was the first victory for Belgium in the group as they bounced back from the 4-1 home defeat to the Netherlands. The game proved to be the start of impressive results for the team. The Belgians have won one and drawn one from the two games in their Nations League group. Continue reading HAZARD BACKS HIMSELF TO REDISCOVER FORM →

HAZARD MAKES INJURY RETURN AT CADIZ

Posted on June 3, 2022 by index

Belgian international skipper Eden Hazard has returned from injury just in time to play his part in the Champions League final on Saturday. Hazard had been missing for several weeks after he underwent ankle surgery to remove a metal plate inserted during a previous surgery.

Eden Hazard returned to Real Madrid training earlier this month after weeks on the sidelines and reports in the Spanish media claimed that the player has impressed in training since his return from injury. Continue reading HAZARD MAKES INJURY RETURN AT CADIZ →

HAZARD SUBBED ON FOR UCL CLASH

Posted on March 1, 2022 by index

Eden Hazard was a second half substitute as Real Madrid lost 1-0 to hosts Paris Saint Germain (PSG) in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) round of 16 tie.Real Madrid came close to leaving the French capital with an impressive draw before Frenchman KylianMbappe struck in the fourth minute of added time to secure a lead for the French Ligue 1 leaders ahead of the second leg at the Estadio Santiago Bernebeu in March.

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The pre-match reactions ahead of the first leg was dominated by Mbappe who has been linked with a summer move to Real Madrid after the Spanish team failed to prise him away from PSG last summer. Mbappe had a year left on his PSG contract as at last summer and Real Madrid offered €220m for the ex-AS Monaco attacker, but the French giants were adamant that the player is not for sale.
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REAL MADRID DUO MAKES FIFPRO LIST

Posted on December 22, 2021 by index

Two Real Madrid players were named on the list of 23 players for the FIFPRO XI set to be released next month and Eden Hazard was not one of those two players. Understandably, Eden Hazard was snubbed as he continues to struggle for relevance in the Spanish top flight.

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Eden Hazard is the record signing at Real Madrid after they paid around €100m to secure his transfer from West London giants Chelsea. The Belgian international has not been anyway near his best form in the colours of Real Madrid and he has been overshadowed by the impressive form of young Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior at the club.
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‘HAZARD IS BACK TO HIS BEST’

Posted on September 26, 2021 by index

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Eden Hazard is back to his best according to Belgium national team manager Roberto Martinez. The Belgium boss said this in his post-match press conference after Eden Hazard scored one of the goals in the World Cup 2022 qualifier against the Czech Republic last weekend.

Martinez told reporters after the game at home to the Czechs in Group E of the qualifiers in the European region that it is the best he has seen of the Real Madrid playmaker since November 2019. Continue reading ‘HAZARD IS BACK TO HIS BEST’ →

BELGIUM’S GOLDEN GENERATION FAILED AGAIN

Posted on July 16, 2021 by index

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Belgium have been the number one team on the FIFA Rankings for some years and great things were expected of the team at the ongoing Euro 2020 tournament. In the end, the fans were left disappointed again by the golden generation. Belgium might never have the opportunity of winning a major tournament again if the cycle ends for the current set of players known as the golden generation.

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The Red Devils of Belgium have never had so many talented players at once like the current team which boasts of quality players like Inter Milan striker RomeluLukaku, Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne, Real Madrid player Eden Hazard, Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld, Real Madrid shot stopper Thibaut Courtois and many more. The Red Devils have quality in every department especially in midfield and attack but they have so far failed to really impress at a major tournament till date.

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HAZARD, BALE WON’T LEAVE MADRID – ANCELOTTI

Posted on June 15, 2021 by index

New Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has made the decision to start his second spell at the club on a clean slate for the big name players especially. Ancelotti was asked about the Real Madrid futures of big name footballers like Eden Hazard and Gareth Bale during his unveiling on Wednesday.

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Ancelotti is back at Real Madrid six years after he was sacked by the club having spent the better part of the last two seasons managing the first team squad at Everton. The Toffees could only finish in tenth position under his watch this season despite an impressive start that saw them lead the league in the opening weeks of the campaign.
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HAZARD OUT OF LIVERPOOL GAME

Posted on May 5, 2021 by index

Real Madrid player Eden Hazard won’t play a part in the Champions League clash with Liverpool on Wednesday night after he failed to recover in time completely from the ankle injury that has plagued him in recent games.

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Eden Hazard has struggled to stay fit at Real Madrid since his move from Chelsea at the start of last season. Real Madrid paid around €100m for Hazard and it’s safe to say that the Spaniards have not gotten anything close to their money’s worth on the Belgian international.
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