The Skipper

You make a strong case to be fair. My main point was that I just want to see him dominate the CL like he does here in the PL/England, which we know he has the ability to. Your initial point doesn't dispute any of that, in fact, I must say I brought forward an argument that isn't too related to what you said. I was talking about his general performances on the biggest platform in club football - the CL. What ticked me off is that you essentially compared his influence to that of Didier. I disagree with him being the best in history with Didier though - first, we can't say that for sure to begin with as we haven't seen CFC for that long. Would love to know what some of the older members on here think about that. @OhForAGreavsie @Unionjack @Iggy Doonican @Duppy Conqueror? Also, I think Lampard and JT are ahead of him in that aspect, alongside Didier. They all won 10+ trophies here and were all a major part of those, performing in most big games/winning us those games. Hazard has only won 3 trophies here at CFC. It's incomparable because they've had many more bigger games to play in than Eden has.

6 of them were against were for Lille, the rest for CFC (30). He scored 2 goals vs. Maribor, 2 vs PSG, 1 vs. Schalke. Obviously, I take away nothing from his performance, but we're talking about something that's irrelevant to the game he's played just now. We're having a much broader discussion than that. I'm not using it as a stick to beat him with, your post just sounded like you put him level with Didier when it comes to big game performances, and I stated that his record in the CL isn't anywhere near as good as someone like Didier, or even Lamps. Several of our former players have been better than him in the CL. I'm using the CL as a barometer because it's the top competition in world football. The only amazing performances befitting of his talent that he's had in the CL are those games against PSG, and we know he's much better/consistent than that. I want him to prove it, because I know he has the ability. We've discussed this before, and I acknowledge that the situation here at CFC obviously hasn't been ideal - I'm sure if he was at Real for example, he would've had a lot more top performances in the CL. But that doesn't mean I can't say he must do better there. Like I said, he has next season to put this stuff to bed. It's one of the few things that stops people acknowledging what a great player he is.

Hazard has played in the CL 36 times and only has 5 goals. 3 of those goals are penalties. That's an embarrassing record.

We have Christensen who's about the same size as Luiz I think. He can fit in well. A backline of Ake, Luiz, Christensen isn't too bad at all.

A win would put massive pressure on Spurs. Palace aren't guaranteed safety either so could be a very tricky fixture for them.

He certainly is our best big game performer but I'm not putting him on the same pedestal as Didier until he's much better in the CL. His CL record is quite embarrassing, but hopefully he puts it to bed next season. Conte too.

Zouma's reaction is actually better than the goal itself.

Did you even watch the game? Goal aside, Matic was invisible.

How often does Matic score?

Him and Son had a great duel, but Moses came out on top. Looks like Poch's decision back fired.

Ake Luiz Azpi is probably our best back 3.

Can't say that yet until he does it in the CL for me.

Hazard master class against Spurs, water is wet.

Another top performance from David. Real warrior today. I'm just worried about how he doesn't look at his peak physically ATM. Hope he gets a nice rest at the end of the season.

Way to redeem yourself after the United game Toni.

Seems like Fabregas' cameo is a bit underrated here. As soon as he came on we dictated the tempo of our game at a much better pace. He helped us retain possession thus calming the nerves, and created excellently (Costa chance, playing in Eden for the Matic goal).

Wouldn't say we were dominated. It was part of the game plan to allow Spurs to have the ball more, that much was clear. They only had 4 shots on target.

Love Eden.

Agreed with commentator on Luiz being MOTM. Yes, they've scored two, but they were both world class goals/finishes, half chances really. We've been great defensively today. Luiz has been the fulcrum.

He loves playing against Spurs. They're like his Arsenal (Didier).

Lol Costa, that's on a plate......

I guess that's why Toni is the manager haha.

Well that's shut me up.

OMFGGGGG

Luiz has been awesome today btw. The real captain of this team.