Eden Hazard

[The Skipper 20,593]

the amount of times hazard's passes got intercepted this game....

If oscar did the same, the same guys would be slagging him off forever.

It's because Oscar doesn't have the capability to pull off those passes on a consistent basis like Hazard. Sure, Eden might not make 3 or 4 high risk passes, but Oscar can't even seem to pass a relatively safe, 5-10 yard ball at the moment.

People aren't frustrated with Eden because he has shown that he can do it on a regular occurrence. Oscar however misses the pass most of the time.

[dUMB 189]

Koke > Oscar

Griezmann > Willian

Tiago > Cesc (for the big games)

Hazard > Turan

Costa > Mandzukic

It's very close imo - neither set of players is much better than the other and like you say it's up to preference.

I agree with you, but you forgot that we have Matić

[Muzchap 8,966]

I thought he had a good game tonight

Everton made it very difficult

I don't mind a few misplaced passes - at least he is trying

If Costa was playing he'd have an assist too - great ball across the box and nobody there

[Coop 114]

Looking forward to his ball touches on a video, if anyone find one, please share.

[LukakutoStamford 779]

Just a bit off tonight effort was there execution wasn't

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

Just to add, Hazard's pass completion is actually HIGHER than Fabregas' this season. That's insane considering the position he plays, his style of play, and that of Fabregas as well. Hazard is averaging 87.6% pass completion rate. Fabregas is averaging 86.9% pass completion rate. For context, Oscar is averaging 83.3% pass completion rate which is the worst of any of our midfielders.

Let that sink in. The reason people like myself and Skipper criticize Oscar is that he's just not THAT good. If he ever reaches the current level of the likes of Matic, Hazard and Fabregas, then maybe we'll tend to look the other way more when he has a poor performance.

[Barbara 15,149]

He's been missing some uncharacteristic passes - a clear sign imo he needs a rest ASAP.

I hope José doesn't make the same mistake he did last season and only gives him a rest when an injury forces him to.

I'd say play him against PSG next week and then only against Spurs in the COC final.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

He's been missing some uncharacteristic passes - a clear sign imo he needs a rest ASAP.

I hope José doesn't make the same mistake he did last season and only gives him a rest when an injury forces him to.

I'd say play him against PSG next week and then only against Spurs in the COC final.

That's Mourinho's fault, tbh. I was crying for Hazard to be rested in December, and it never came. He also hardly ever gets hurt or suspended, so the temptation to play him every time is there, but it's bad management in my eyes.

http://www.whoscored.com/Regions/252/Tournaments/2/Seasons/4311/Stages/9155/PlayerStatistics/England-Premier-League-2014-2015

That's Whoscored.com and you can see the amount of mins that all Premier league players have played this season with 2250 being the maximum amount of possible minutes after 25 games. All of the players that have managed that are Goalkeepers obviously and defenders. There are hardly any forward players that come close to that, and the few ones that do aren't playing in Europe.

Hazard has played 2211 of those mins. Add that to the amount of mins in the Champions league as well, and that's bordering on the careless from Jose, especially as this same player has gotten injured twice now with us at the crucial stage of the last two seasons. It might cost us missing out on our objectives again if he gets injured, and Jose will have only himself to blame because Mourinho obviously knows about the excessive minutes he's played.

[iseah100 5,612]

Ronaldo and Messi don't rest.

[Belgiannutt 3,201]

Ronaldo and Messi don't rest.

They don't have to defend though. Messi just walks around the pitch until his team have the ball again and Ronaldo the same.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_EKYN1LoMw

I read some comments from knowledgeable posters hear writing Hazard didn't release the ball quickly enough, but that's not true. It's that he's always looking for the best option. Just look at Remy's movement from 7:03-7:09. Hazard's intentions are obvious, Instead of attacking the space behind the defender and gambling for an easy tap-in, Remy is just strolling around like we're winning 5-0. No defender is anywhere near him. If that was Costa in the same position, that was would have been a certain goal. Most of the criticism Hazard gets sometimes is without foundation. Mostly because he's so good and people want a super-hero.

And also, 8:15 is also nice as well, as he takes Aaron Lennon's body and soul away from him.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

They don't have to defend though. Messi just walks around the pitch until his team have the ball again and Ronaldo the same.

Sharp, succinct and to the point.

[Madmax 9,219]

Hazard in a mullet

:D

[kellzfresh 7,229]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_EKYN1LoMw

I read some comments from knowledgeable posters hear writing Hazard didn't release the ball quickly enough, but that's not true. It's that he's always looking for the best option. Just look at Remy's movement from 7:03-7:09. Hazard's intentions are obvious, Instead of attacking the space behind the defender and gambling for an easy tap-in, Remy is just strolling around like we're winning 5-0. No defender is anywhere near him. If that was Costa in the same position, that was would have been a certain goal. Most of the criticism Hazard get's sometimes is without foundation. Mostly because he's so good and people want a super-hero.

And 8:15 is also nice as well, as he takes Aaron Lennon's body and soul away from him.

Exactly. Compared to costa, Remy looked a bit lazy in making runs and pressing after we lose possession.

[Tchekitchek 37]

Hazard was decent considering his role was different, more of a playmaker. The line-up seemed a bit experimental, with no real striker (Remy drifted away too much)... but not very balanced IMO. There was no one up front in crosses..

Hazard likes to play with a sitting player "anchoring" the midfield or the attack, like Fabregas, Costa or Drogba; and Willian/Cuadrado/Remy had too much of a free role... it seemed a bit loose sometimes.

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

Eden Hazard has today signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract with Chelsea: :blue scalf:

Eden Hazard has today signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract with Chelsea.

The club’s Player of the Year has continued his excellent form this season, scoring 13 times in 36 appearances and helping us to the top of the Barclays Premier League.

'I am very happy to sign a new contract with Chelsea,' Hazard said. 'Since I came here in 2012 I have always felt good and the club has been very supportive to me.

'The manager has helped me improve a lot, the fans have been fantastic and I have an amazing understanding with my team-mates.

'I always try to give pleasure to the supporters with my style of play and it is nice to know they appreciate my work.

'I hope we can repay that support by winning lots of trophies, beginning with the Capital One Cup at Wembley, and after that, we can push hard towards the end of the season.'

Jose Mourinho added: ‘I am very happy that Eden has signed a new contract. It shows he believes in the club’s coaching staff and players to help him become the best player in the world.

'He is already a top player and his evolution has been fantastic. He is still very young and he can become the best.’

Widely regarded as one of the most dangerous attackers in world football, Hazard, 24, has completed more dribbles and suffered more fouls than any other player in the league this season, drawing praise for his sporting manner as well as his technical ability.

The Belgian arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2012 and has since made a total 147 appearances for the Blues, scoring 43 goals.

Hazard was voted Chelsea’s Player of the Year by the club’s supporters for the 2013/14 campaign following an exhilarating second season in west London. He finished as our top goalscorer, netting 17 in all competitions, before representing his country at their first World Cup since 2002. He also lifted the Europa League in his first season as a Chelsea player.

You can hear more from Hazard live on Chelsea TV tomorrow night, when he joins Cesar Azpilicueta in the studio for a very special Friday Night Live from 6.30pm.

http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2015/02/hazard-signs-new-deal.html

[Weckerz 3,781]

:blue scalf:

[Tautvix 1,321]

FINALLY!