Eden Hazard

[Tomo 21,733]

On July 28, 2018 at 7:32 AM, Unionjack said:

IMHO one of our biggest mistakes was losing Mata. He would have been one of our all time bests if it wasn't for Mou. He started as he meant to go on.

Mata's one i can't blame Mou for, his decline has arguably been as steep as Torres's.

[Unionjack 7,531]

Just now, Tomo said:

Mata's one i can't blame Mou for, his decline has arguably been as steep as Torres's.

How would you feel if you worked somewhere everyone of your workmates loved you. You was  amazing at what you did, happy to get to work. A new boss took over and thought you was a cunt. He started not giving you jobs and never talked to you. Then he sacked you but you got another job at a big company only to find the same fuckin boss that sacked you had now become your boss again!!!

I know i would be highly chuffed and might just get into my head a bit. Add that to Mou not finding the right place to play him it all adds up.

You know as well as I do how players egos and emotions play just as big a part as their skills. Mou isn't the best man manager in the world is he lol

[Hamilton 2,120]

Got bored, three weeks without Eden on the pitch is way to long..

 

[Unionjack 7,531]

52 minutes ago, Hamilton said:

Got bored, three weeks without Eden on the pitch is way to long..

 

I so hope he gets a good friendship going with Jorgi, It could be beautiful!

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

3 hours ago, whats happening said:

any news when he's coming back? i've seen player for other clubs are already back or coming monday next week, but nothing on hazard.

Next week along with Courtois, Kante and Giroud

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/6910231/thibaut-courtois-tells-chelsea-sell-now-quit-free-transfer-contract/

[Jase 43,479]

 

[Belgiannutt 3,201]

22 hours ago, Jason said:

 

So saturday, probably too much to hope that they'll already get some play minutes against City ?

 

Will be interesting to see where Hazard gets played.

I though he was just gonna stick him on the LW but now i'm not so sure.

Looking at the way we've played in preseason LCM would probably be the best fit for Hazard imo.

The wide players seem to be told to hug the touchline at all times while the CM's are the ones that move into the halfspaces.

It would give Hazard a lot of freedom to move around in the central areas and maximize his influence. He could drop deep, push higher, make a run in behind or even swap positions with our wide players at times.

Defensively it would need a bit of tweaking to make sure we don't get exposed but it's doable especially with Kante next to him. 

We could just go into a 4-4-1-1 when we drop deep. The wingers track back, Jorginho moves a bit to the left and Kante drops and takes up a spot next to Jorginho. Then we just have Hazard cover the opponents DMC and all positions would be covered.

[Sideshow Luiz 2,310]

So, Real don't think he's worth 200M, but Modric is worth 670M

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/luka-modric-price-tag-set-13023432

We gave them a chance, they don't love you as much as you love them, Eden.

Might as well just re-sign with us.  

[Blue Armour 4,312]

3 hours ago, Belgiannutt said:

So saturday, probably too much to hope that they'll already get some play minutes against City ?

 

Will be interesting to see where Hazard gets played.

I though he was just gonna stick him on the LW but now i'm not so sure.

Looking at the way we've played in preseason LCM would probably be the best fit for Hazard imo.

The wide players seem to be told to hug the touchline at all times while the CM's are the ones that move into the halfspaces.

It would give Hazard a lot of freedom to move around in the central areas and maximize his influence. He could drop deep, push higher, make a run in behind or even swap positions with our wide players at times.

Defensively it would need a bit of tweaking to make sure we don't get exposed but it's doable especially with Kante next to him. 

We could just go into a 4-4-1-1 when we drop deep. The wingers track back, Jorginho moves a bit to the left and Kante drops and takes up a spot next to Jorginho. Then we just have Hazard cover the opponents DMC and all positions would be covered.

 

Yeah, I was also thinking that LCM/LAM might be an option. Playing at LW feels too similar to the role he had under Mourinho when he had to track back constantly and had less influence in our play through the middle. Won't get the best out of him.

[Unionjack 7,531]

6 hours ago, Belgiannutt said:

I though he was just gonna stick him on the LW but now i'm not so sure.

 

2 hours ago, Blue Armour said:

Yeah, I was also thinking that LCM/LAM might be an option.

Ive already asked this with no response but why dont we move Eden to RW. Ir would leave Oddy where he is, lets him play, solves the RW problem.

Tho I could see Eden as our Hamsik easily

 

[Alabama 1,992]

5 hours ago, Unionjack said:

 

Ive already asked this with no response but why dont we move Eden to RW. Ir would leave Oddy where he is, lets him play, solves the RW problem.

Tho I could see Eden as our Hamsik easily

 

Because he would be less effective in that role...You and I know that Eden is not devastating around crowded area of the pitch... He enjoys area of the pitch where his devastating dribbling skills and ability to create space for others and goal scoring chances...But for the sake of Callum I would like to see Sarri try him on the right...

[kellzfresh 7,229]

23 minutes ago, eemanyooel said:

Because he would be less effective in that role...You and I know that Eden is not devastating around crowded area of the pitch... He enjoys area of the pitch where his devastating dribbling skills and ability to create space for others and goal scoring chances...But for the sake of Callum I would like to see Sarri try him on the right...

I want CHO to go the Mbappe route and learn to play on the right wing while he's still very young and learning. It would be a master stroke if it works out.

Hazard - Pedro - CHO

Fabregas - Kante

Jorginho

LB - Luiz - Rudiger - Azpi

Bulka

[Jype 6,398]

25 minutes ago, kellzfresh said:

I want CHO to go the Mbappe route and learn to play on the right wing while he's still very young and learning. It would be a master stroke if it works out.

Hazard - Pedro - CHO

Fabregas - Kante

Jorginho

LB - Luiz - Rudiger - Azpi

Bulka

Oh so after a few saves in pre-season Bulka is now starting quality at the age of 18?

[DYC. 7,542]

12 hours ago, Belgiannutt said:

So saturday, probably too much to hope that they'll already get some play minutes against City ?

 

Will be interesting to see where Hazard gets played.

I though he was just gonna stick him on the LW but now i'm not so sure.

Looking at the way we've played in preseason LCM would probably be the best fit for Hazard imo.

The wide players seem to be told to hug the touchline at all times while the CM's are the ones that move into the halfspaces.

It would give Hazard a lot of freedom to move around in the central areas and maximize his influence. He could drop deep, push higher, make a run in behind or even swap positions with our wide players at times.

Defensively it would need a bit of tweaking to make sure we don't get exposed but it's doable especially with Kante next to him. 

We could just go into a 4-4-1-1 when we drop deep. The wingers track back, Jorginho moves a bit to the left and Kante drops and takes up a spot next to Jorginho. Then we just have Hazard cover the opponents DMC and all positions would be covered.

Very unlikely. The way he plays does not suit a midfield role at all and would only frustrate him because it wouldn't allow him to play his natural game. If Hazard doesn't play LW, he will be the centre forward. And while that could work for him individually this time (it didn't work in the past because Chels didn't play the right type of football), Chelsea's lack of firepower would only be highlighted by such a move. Get goals on the flanks and it could work.

I think he'll play in his trusted position tbh.

[Alabama 1,992]

1 hour ago, kellzfresh said:

I want CHO to go the Mbappe route and learn to play on the right wing while he's still very young and learning. It would be a master stroke if it works out.

Hazard - Pedro - CHO

Fabregas - Kante

Jorginho

LB - Luiz - Rudiger - Azpi

Bulka

Yeah if it could work out well..

Bulka cannot be our starting goal keeper at this very age...more likely Courtois will be here next season...

[dreamcfc 182]

34 minutes ago, eemanyooel said:

CHO/Zaha?? - Hazard - Pedro

Willian - Kante

Jorginho

Alonso - Luiz - Rudiger - Azpi

Courtois?

I'd like to see this if we don't make any striker signing, maybe swap Giroud for CHO and move Hazard to the LW for a Plan B.
Or if we got a miracle transfer, Zaha for example, would take CHOs place and he would get his minutes from the bench, which is how it should be for him at his age. Don't think we would get him though but that just means more minutes for CHO I guess.

I also agree with what people say about Alonso being too slow etc but I just don;t see us signing any new LB so hopefully Sarri has some plans to cover him.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

3 hours ago, Jype said:

Oh so after a few saves in pre-season Bulka is now starting quality at the age of 18?

 

2 hours ago, eemanyooel said:

Yeah if it could work out well..

Bulka cannot be our starting goal keeper at this very age...more likely Courtois will be here next season...

Courtois wants to leave and Chelsea dont look like they have any money to buy anyone else. Caballero is a disaster waiting to happen, Bulka is the realistic name there unless we force Courtois to stay and go for free next summer.

[Alabama 1,992]

1 minute ago, kellzfresh said:

 

Courtois wants to leave and Chelsea dont look like they have any money to buy anyone else. Caballero is a disaster waiting to happen, Bulka is the realistic name there unless we force Courtois to stay and go for free next summer.

That will be the likely scenario....let's not get too ahead of ourselves...Bulka cannot be the starting goal keeper of a club like Chelsea at this young age...