Eden Hazard

[Supermonkey92 1,428]

32 minutes ago, dreamcfc said:

It is ridiculous to judge him just on that small appearance, I agree but I am not judging him on just that, i'm judging based on the fact that he himself put a question mark on his future early in the summer, he also said over the holidays he will decide, which leaves more question marks for when he returned. You think that because he turned up for training that he is showing he is happy to be here next season?

It's not asking for too much in my opinion that he returns and shows some passion or happiness to be here, he didn't do that, looked like he couldn't be bothered to me, definitely not a player trying to impress the manager. 

 

I got the same impression to be fair. 

[Belgiannutt 3,201]

17 minutes ago, dreamcfc said:

I don't sound like a Chelsea fan pissing on everyone's bonfires lol but Hazard is like every other footballer and it's slowly becoming more evident as his contract is winding down, Courtois is getting absolutely battered for some of his quotes, while Hazard has also said some similar things but everyone is convinced he stays.

He's made it clear he wants to go to Madrid just like Thibaut did, the reason why he isn't forcing anything is because Real haven't made the move for him (yet) and he has another 2 years left , if he had any interest in staying, why is he soon going to be in his final year? Is it because our club are penny pinching on a new deal? Nope, because he wants to go somewhere else!

Wouldn't surprise me if it's all planned that he doesn't sign any new deal, any club in the world is going to want Hazard at a low fee, everyone saying that Real want Neymar but ask yourselves why would they pay 200m+ for Neymar if you can get Hazard for less than 100. 


 

Courtois is getting stick because of the way he left. He didn't honor his contract and went awol the first day he was supposed to show up effectively forcing us to sell him.

According to multiple reports Real Madrid were interested but we weren't willing to listen to any offers. Hazard could have forced our hand by doing the same thing Courtois did but he didn't. 

Hazard has always said he was happy here. I don't believe he's desperate to leave but probably wants to see what direction the club is going in. 

[El P. 1,354]

He may be 28 next year, but next year he will cost bargain. 100 millions top. That's why Real is still dangerous.

But we have brought 2 great players, brought great manager, and replaced GK with the most perspective young GK in the world I guess. And next year we will play UCL for sure.

Everything could happen.

[dreamcfc 182]

The thing is guys, we wouldn't be having this conversation now if he really wanted to stay....

[Jase 43,479]

1 hour ago, dreamcfc said:

The thing is guys, we wouldn't be having this conversation now if he really wanted to stay....

There's always one every single time...

[Vybzkartel 284]

Give the captain his new contract

[dreamcfc 182]

1 minute ago, Jason said:

There's always one every single time...

Lol sorry and obviously i'd love him to stay but i'm not convinced that because he turned up for training he's happy to stay here

[DDA 9,690]

2 hours ago, Jason said:

You quoted the wrong person... 

God damn it! My bad!

[Tomo 21,733]

2 hours ago, dreamcfc said:

The thing is guys, we wouldn't be having this conversation now if he really wanted to stay....

I remember having this exact same type of conversation re every single member of the old guard at one point, not saying for definite that the result with Eden will be the same but still.

[bluesman2610 1,341]

Some have said here Eden would decide while on vacation what his next move is. Madrid made offers of that I am sure which we declined as we don't need to sell and Eden himself never asked the club to sell him. Decision made right there. He showed up - Eden always has sluggish preseason and with being back for 2 days hardly enough time to get back into sync with Chelsea new style of football. To one point he is back at training he legitimately does not need to sign an extension day 1 back from his holidays he needs to focus on getting match fitness back. and secondly he could have forced the issue with what we have seen in player power not just with Courtois but in world football , he has chosen to be a Chelsea player. Let go of the doom and gloom - too many glass half empty thinkers here. 20 minute cameo to get some minutes in his legs clearly not sharp yet but that's your cause for concern.

[Blue Armour 4,278]

5 hours ago, Tautvix said:

I just don't see why Madrid would want him next year. He will be 28. Madrid don't buy players this age and they need a goalscorer, not Hazard.

 

Why wouldn't Madrid want him next him season? 

IMO, if he doesn't renew the contract, there's a good chance they can target him for a much lower transfer fee, plus one more player who is more of the 'galactico' goal-scoring category like an Mbappe/Neymar or even just a fantastic goal scorer like Icardi. It will be like the time they got Kaka and Ronaldo.

Also, from Hazard's perspective, it would make sense to join next season considering there will be less pressure. He won't be viewed as 'Ronaldo's direct replacement'. 

The way I see it, thanks to Courtois or not, Hazard's head is already turned.

The only thing keeping him right now is the fact that Madrid haven't strongly pushed for him, and plus, he has a sense of loyalty to the club and its fans, which is why he isn't handing in a transfer request.

The only way I can see him renew the contract with us, is if we are absolutely flying this season not just in terms of stylish football, but also in terms of results.

The one thing I hope the club will learn is to be prepared the next time a superstar is gearing to leave. The Courtois situation was too uncomfortable for my liking.

We had to do it with Drogba, and we will have to do it with Hazard eventually. Meaning, have the next superstar lined up as early as possible.

 

[Jase 43,479]

 

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[Hamilton 2,120]

18 hours ago, Belgiannutt said:

When he was warming up against Lyon.

Yeah he looks absolutely miserable...

 

Wouldn't worry about Hazard. If he really wanted to leave he could have easily forced his way out like Courtois. 

He always stated he was happy here. 

Said this before but it wouldn't suprise me if he signed a new deal. 

Like Jason says it's a 20 preseason game and he's been back for 2 days. 

Is he now saying : 😆 oeps I’m still here 😂 no problem I got this 😉

[Hamilton 2,120]

I’m getting really concerned about him when we are not top 5 with Christmas..

 

[LAM09 6,744]

18 hours ago, Tautvix said:

Mbappe I guess.

I doubt PSG will get rid of a French superstar and the future of the club

[Sideshow Luiz 2,310]

40 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

I doubt PSG will get rid of a French superstar and the future of the club

Nope.  It will be Neymar to RM.  Mbappe is going to be the face of PSG.  Neymar isn't gong to love that idea.  Works for everyone.

 

[Thor 2,392]

Hazard has been great for us. The best player we've ever had. 

If he does leave, I'm cool with it at this point. He has given the club a lot, but we are also in a position where we have a great up and coming left winger. CHO would be able to take the reigns in my opinion. 

Losing your best player isn't the end of the world. I'd love for him to stay. I'd love for him to finish his career with us. But Fergie with Man U often got rid of his best players earlier than some people thought was a good idea, and still managed to get his teams to take a step forward isn't of regressing. 

 

In all though, lets hope he stays lol...