LDN Blue 7,903 Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Hazard did play all the games with Lille and he seemed fine with it. But Rudi Garcia subbed him quite often around the 80th minute when the lead was confortable and the match practically won.Also, he didn't have as exhausting defensive duties as he has with Chelsea. By the way he has improved in that aspect in a way I would never think possible before, he's less reluctant to put the foot in and steal more and more balls from the opponent's feet. That's very good, but it has to have an impact on his offensive play, especially at the end of the match when he's more tired. I also hope Mourinho either rotates him more (Schurrle, Rémy, Salah can also do the job) either frees him of some of his current defensive duties. He has not the stamina and i doubt he will, to do what Mourinho asks of him, 90 minutes week in week out, without any drops throughout the whole season.It's something I don't really understand about Mourinho. Arguably our best defender is Azpilicueta, who plays on the same flank as Hazard, but Hazard's defensive burden still remains high for some reason. I get that he wants to make Eden a more all-rounded player, but this seems a bit excessive.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chels 2,502 Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 It's something I don't really understand about Mourinho. Arguably our best defender is Azpilicueta, who plays on the same flank as Hazard, but Hazard's defensive burden still remains high for some reason. I get that he wants to make Eden a more all-rounded player, but this seems a bit excessive..Probably more in preparation for the bigger CL games where Jose's system requires wingers to track their men all the way. But a system in which one defensive lapse in concentration by your most attacking player costs you (Atletico twice last year) is not a very good system in the first place IMO as it relies too much on perfection (and a lot of luck). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Looking forward to see freshen Hazard, after his 'holiday'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/dec/12/john-terry-chelsea-jose-mourinhoChelsea, meanwhile, are confident Hazard will sign a new five-year contract in the new year which is likely to establish the Belgian as the highest-earning player at the league leaders. Talks have been protracted over the terms of the contract, with Hazard currently operating without an agent.“But there are no problems,” said Mourinho. “It will be soon, but I’m not worried because they are almost there. He’s not worried with ‘almost’. The club knows that ‘almost’ will become ‘done’, no problem.”Didn't know he's operating without an agent right now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Eden Hazard contract talks 'almost there' says Chelsea bosshttp://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/eden-hazard-contract-talks-almost-8280185The Iranian nuclear talks are taking less time! xPetrCechx, ZOS and iseah100 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Barbara, mediator and BlueLion. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutro 1,026 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/dec/12/john-terry-chelsea-jose-mourinhoDidn't know he's operating without an agent right now..since the Thorgan and Anderlecht debacle he's been without a manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 since the Thorgan and Anderlecht debacle he's been without a managerThe what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutro 1,026 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 The what?John Bico was their manager but there were some issues with Thorgan and Anderlecht, he kinda promissed that Thorgan would go to them but he still had a loan contract with zulte at the time so the deal was off.The Hazard family broke with him and Eden has been without a manager since then Barbara and zolayes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles 9,790 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Lovely assist for Costa who hadn't been getting much service recently. He looked to have that little burst of speed back that he didn't have against Newcastle.Does Hazard really need to play against Derby? Another week off (next game after Derby is on a Monday) could really allow him to get his legs back before the flurry of games. Laugh1ngMan, BlueLion. and Barbara 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutro 1,026 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Squawka Football @Squawka 2m2 minutes agoMan of the Match: Eden Hazard.1 goal1 assist100% shot accuracy7 take-ons2 key passes90% pass accuracy. Barbara 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1988 1,348 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Really hope he doesn't play against Derby, just bench him and use him at 75 minutes if we need to when everyone is tired. Barbara 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Ball for Costa was brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 He has finally given a through pass to costa's run and also ran into the box to head a cross. MOTM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illmatic 901 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Eden Wizard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhanaBoy 104 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 please change your username, if not I might just lose it BlueLion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Phwoar.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Really hope he doesn't play against Derby, just bench him and use him at 75 minutes if we need to when everyone is tired.He doesn't look like he needs the rest though. Read a stat today that Oscar has played 185 games in two years, but he looks okay.. We underestimate the fitness of these guys sometimes I think (unless you're talking about Raheem Sterling of course). That being said, I don't think he will play vs Derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 He doesn't look like he needs the rest though. Read a stat today that Oscar has played 185 games in two years, but he looks okay.. We underestimate the fitness of these guys sometimes I think (unless you're talking about Raheem Sterling of course). That being said, I don't think he will play vs Derby.161 starts + 37 sub appearances according to ESPN, over the seasons 12/13, 13/14 & 14/15 for Chelsea, Brazil and Internacional (including friendlies). Crazy.Whether it's good for them, I don't know.EDIT: 143 starts + 27 sub appearances for Eden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 161 starts + 37 sub appearences according to ESPN, over the seasons 12/13, 13/14 & 14/15 for Chelsea, Brazil and Internacional (including friendlies). Crazy.Whether it's good for them, I don't know.Incredible!Well that's the other thing, in the long term does that mean they would be able to play until 34/35? Who knows. I think Oscar could manage because his pace isn't what gives him his edge so he can probably adapt as he gets older.For Hazard, it's more his dribbling and skill and less so pace. I'm sure Mourinho and our medical department use plenty of effective warm down and injury prevention techniques so he can handle the busy workload. Unfortunately, this season we need players like Oscar, Hazard, Cesc & Azpilicueta to play probably 90% of our games so we can excel domestically and in Europe. DYC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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