Eden Hazard

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1 hour ago, kellzfresh said:

If he does that, that will dent any talk of him being better than Neymar and co. I'm confident that under sarri's system, a fully fit Hazard will contribute 40+ goals and assists. 

From his sub appearance against Huddersfield, you can already see how many touches of the ball he will get compared to under Conte where he'll be defending for half of the match. He already has an assist, and from the training I've seen Hazard doing, Sarri wants to Improve his finishing from outside the box. (I've always said that there's no need for Hazard to be making extra dribbling when he's already in shooting range from the edge of the box)

This season, I'm expecting 35-40 goals and assists minimum.

I think that's too ambitious (if we're talking league only).

In 15/16 Neymar had 24G and 12A (his best season at Barca) when Messi was injured and he had to step up.  

I think that 30+ would be great.  I'm kind of expecting 25-ish.

 

 

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1 hour ago, Sideshow Luiz said:

I think that's too ambitious (if we're talking league only).

In 15/16 Neymar had 24G and 12A (his best season at Barca) when Messi was injured and he had to step up.  

I think that 30+ would be great.  I'm kind of expecting 25-ish.

 

 

Hazard is a great player, he can do it. 20 goals 15 assists is realistic if he shoots more.

The only problem with the 15 assists is if Morata is still as bad as last season. Thats why against Huddersfield, Hazard chose to pass to pedro instead of Morata for the 3rd goal, right decision. 

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Get ready for Arsenal

 

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11 hours ago, kellzfresh said:

If he does that, that will dent any talk of him being better than Neymar and co. I'm confident that under sarri's system, a fully fit Hazard will contribute 40+ goals and assists. 

From his sub appearance against Huddersfield, you can already see how many touches of the ball he will get compared to under Conte where he'll be defending for half of the match. He already has an assist, and from the training I've seen Hazard doing, Sarri wants to Improve his finishing from outside the box. (I've always said that there's no need for Hazard to be making extra dribbling when he's already in shooting range from the edge of the box)

This season, I'm expecting 35-40 goals and assists minimum.

I know Sarri plays attacking football but isn't it ridiculous to expect he'll turn players into some goalscoring machine just because of the attacking approach? There was also something similar with Conte, who we all thought had the midas touch and capable of making players play beyond their level but look at how that's turned out. Not everyone is gonna turn out to be like Mertens under Sarri. That Huddersfield example you gave, it was just Huddersfield, who more or less gave up by the time Hazard came on. More concerned about Sarri getting players up to speed with his methods and making us a cohesive unit rather than elevating individuals. If Sarri can get that first two parts right, the individual part should come naturally. 

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8 hours ago, kellzfresh said:

Hazard is a great player, he can do it. 20 goals 15 assists is realistic if he shoots more.

The only problem with the 15 assists is if Morata is still as bad as last season. Thats why against Huddersfield, Hazard chose to pass to pedro instead of Morata for the 3rd goal, right decision. 

I'd love it.  I just think it's a step too far.  IMO.

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2 hours ago, kellzfresh said:

Get ready for Arsenal

 

Truly was a greeat goal.

Couple of things I think will be interesting, Is if he starts and who has the armband if he does

Or will someone give it up if he comes on as a sub

The captaincy should be sorted

Just like Edens contract.

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4 hours ago, Jason said:

I know Sarri plays attacking football but isn't it ridiculous to expect he'll turn players into some goalscoring machine just because of the attacking approach? There was also something similar with Conte, who we all thought had the midas touch and capable of making players play beyond their level but look at how that's turned out. Not everyone is gonna turn out to be like Mertens under Sarri. That Huddersfield example you gave, it was just Huddersfield, who more or less gave up by the time Hazard came on. More concerned about Sarri getting players up to speed with his methods and making us a cohesive unit rather than elevating individuals. If Sarri can get that first two parts right, the individual part should come naturally. 

You know, when other fans criticized Hazard's output, we always said its because he's playing for defensive managers to get out of their hair. I'm in big trouble with my lads if Hazard doesn't perform now  

4 hours ago, Sideshow Luiz said:

I'd love it.  I just think it's a step too far.  IMO.

As a team, we need 70-85 goals to make top four, depending on our defense. Over the last 5 years, Hazard has had 14, 14, 4, 16, 12 goals. Hopefully hazard can do 20 goals under higher attacking football. Because its certainly not Morata that is going to score the goals we need to be in top four this season. 

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Just now, kellzfresh said:

You know, when other fans criticized Hazard's output, we always said its because he's playing for defensive managers to get out of their hair. I'm in big trouble with my lads if Hazard doesn't perform now

Never mind them, I will come after you if he doesn't contribute at least 35 goals/assists this season. 

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Show you are a Galactico: Eden Hazard can overtake Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the best on the planet, claims Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6072347/Hazard-better-Ronaldo-Messi-claims-Sarri.html

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'In the last five years, Cristiano has played like a striker. Messi like a striker, Eden sometimes like a winger,' said Sarri.

'Eden can improve. We are talking about one of the most important players in Europe now but, in my opinion, he can improve more.

'He can be the first. It depends on him. The best for technical skill, the best for scoring, but I think it depends only on him. On his mind.

 

Hinting at a possible false 9 role in the future?

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My hope, now we have an attacking coach, is for him to have crazy number this season so that people understand how good hazard is a player. 

 

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WATCH: Eden Hazard strikes screamer from half-circle in Chelsea training

Hopefully do the arse like this...https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2018/8/17/17723958/watch-eden-hazard-strikes-screamer-from-half-circle-in-chelsea-training

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too nice...

Final minutes against arsenal has Giroud and Hazard in a counter facing a single defender. Hazard has the football and Giroud makes a selfless run to the left which increases his angle towards the goal. That would have open a move to the right for eden to beat his marker, yet he chooses to assist Giroud.

It was a selfless choice, but the wrong one.

Still had a cracking game against Arsenal. Just needs to get into shape ASAP, so he can play the 90.

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6 minutes ago, Robguima said:

too nice...

Final minutes against arsenal has Giroud and Hazard in a counter facing a single defender. Hazard has the football and Giroud makes a selfless run to the left which increases his angle towards the goal. That would have open a move to the right for eden to beat his marker, yet he chooses to assist Giroud.

It was a selfless choice, but the wrong one.

Still had a cracking game against Arsenal. Just needs to get into shape ASAP, so he can play the 90.

Eden needs to shoot more often

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16 minutes ago, Johnnyeye said:

Eden needs to shoot more often

hah sure, but between shooting and scoring more or signing a new deal, I'd much prefer the latter. 

I'm sure we can find a place for him in the team - just the way he is.