Eden Hazard

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/newsid=1971281/index.html?cid=rssfeed&att=

“It’s a little bit weird for me,” Chelsea starlet Eden Hazard admitted to FIFA.com with an impish smile, stifling a chuckle. “Chelsea won the Champions League last year and I wasn’t even part of the team yet, so it’s like I’m taking advantage of their hard work and success by being here.”

No one could accuse the Belgian of riding anyone’s coattails in the Blues’ comprehensive 3-1 hammering of Mexican side Monterrey in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final. Alongside Spanish FIFA World Cup™ winners Fernando Torres and Juan Mata, and Brazilian starlet Oscar in the starting XI, Hazard was at the heart of Chelsea’s most sizzling forays forward.

He set up the second goal for Torres and caused general havoc, popping up on both flanks to torment his poor Mexican markers.

“It’s great to start a tournament like this,” Hazard said with a cheeky grin, looking up and down the corridors at Yokohama’s International Stadium, winking at familiar reporters and giving thumbs-up. A youngster with tremendous confidence, Hazard is not shy in the sharp glare of the media. While the likes of team-mates Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole coolly refused interviews, Hazard lapped up the limelight. “I have no complaints about the way we played tonight. The most important thing is getting the result, and that’s what we did.”

Hazard was a target for all the big European clubs this summer, having been voted top player in France's top-flight for two seasons running during his time with Lille. He teased the media on Twitter, doing a public dance with Manchester United and City before finally signing with Chelsea. And it’s a decision he’s not regretted, despite the unrest at Stamford Bridge that followed the recent sacking of Roberto Di Matteo, the arrival of current coach Rafael Benitez, and the team’s early exit from the UEFA Champions League.

“I couldn’t be happier to be a part of Chelsea Football Club,” he said, suddenly serious and focused on his answers. “Every day I get to play with some great warriors,” he went on in French, his English not quite at interview-grade yet. “The fans are incredible at the club. The English Premier League is a big league with big games. It’s exactly where I want to be.”

And even though he wasn’t a part of the side that hoisted the Champions League trophy last season, Hazard considers himself true Blue now. “I’m a Chelsea player and I am going to do everything I can to win the trophy here in Japan and bring it back to Stamford Bridge.”

[Stingray 9,441]

I do think he is having so much fun (lol at. The Petr Cech impersonation). Naaaah, he is here to stay, in spite of the "Real" idiocies ....

[TrippingStep 336]

Does someone know what are his new shoes?

The last two matches, he didn't have the usual one like Mata's one.

I wonder if it's because if he has a bothering knock on one of his foot.

[MAF 162]

i'm guessing its those new Nikes he's promoting

http://theoriginalwinger.com/2012-11-22-nike-gs2-boots-lightest-fastest-environmentally-friendly-made

[TrippingStep 336]

Thanks for the answer.

[Kieran. 6,317]

I like that he's starting to take on players again; I think he's been one of our best players under Rafa so far.

[DYC. 7,542]

It's sad every player wants to be a #10 nowadays. Eden has been playing to his strengths in recent weeks and it's paying off. He's a all-round wide man rather than a genuine #10. Maybe in a few years.

[Mustafa 885]

He played terrifically against Monterrey! One of his best games for Chelsea

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iO4ax43RGc

Wish he scored at 3:28

[OneMoSalah 8,776]

May sound harsh but I honestly expected more goals from Eden. Hes doing well with everything else though so I don't really mind as long as we score goals and keep winning. Two things I love about him is that he can get fouled a million and one times in a game but still picks himself up every time and repeatedly takes people on etc. Also his acceleration is absolutely exceptional, if he wanted he could have a sloppy touch and still he can recover it before a defender. His first touch is usually perfect though

[MAF 162]

May sound harsh but I honestly expected more goals from Eden. Hes doing well with everything else though so I don't really mind as long as we score goals and keep winning. Two things I love about him is that he can get fouled a million and one times in a game but still picks himself up every time and repeatedly takes people on etc. Also his acceleration is absolutely exceptional, if he wanted he could have a sloppy touch and still he can recover it before a defender. His first touch is usually perfect though

tbh i didnt expect him to score alot of goals in his first season in the PL. Eden tends to focus on helping others score first and scoring goals himself after. Next season i expect him to score more...

At Lille he scored 7 times in 2010-2011 and 20 in 2011-2012...

[Waterfall 893]

When he cuts inside from the left side with his outside foot, he's even more fascinating to watch than usual. He needs to do a better job of maintaining the possession however

[Backstreet09 499]

Still a better Goalkeeper than Valdes

[Mufassir08 2,400]

May sound harsh but I honestly expected more goals from Eden. Hes doing well with everything else though so I don't really mind as long as we score goals and keep winning. Two things I love about him is that he can get fouled a million and one times in a game but still picks himself up every time and repeatedly takes people on etc. Also his acceleration is absolutely exceptional, if he wanted he could have a sloppy touch and still he can recover it before a defender. His first touch is usually perfect though

I agree his finishing is poor but thats one aspect that can be improved so not worried other then that amazing little player.

[Jase 43,479]

May sound harsh but I honestly expected more goals from Eden. Hes doing well with everything else though so I don't really mind as long as we score goals and keep winning. Two things I love about him is that he can get fouled a million and one times in a game but still picks himself up every time and repeatedly takes people on etc. Also his acceleration is absolutely exceptional, if he wanted he could have a sloppy touch and still he can recover it before a defender. His first touch is usually perfect though

For starters, I can think Hazard and some of the others should try shooting at goal themselves when the opportunity is there rather than trying to walk the ball into the net every time.

[OneMoSalah 8,776]

For starters, I can think Hazard and some of the others should try shooting at goal themselves when the opportunity is there rather than trying to walk the ball into the net every time.

Totally agree. Especially Mata as well, gets into a decent position but always looks to pass. Same with Oscar despite him having a cracker of a shot on him as we seen vs Juve!

[The only place to be 11,313]

Totally agree. Especially Mata as well, gets into a decent position but always looks to pass. Same with Oscar despite him having a cracker of a shot on him as we seen vs Juve!

Mata has 11 goals this season - that's Lampard-esque.

May sound harsh but I honestly expected more goals from Eden. Hes doing well with everything else though so I don't really mind as long as we score goals and keep winning. Two things I love about him is that he can get fouled a million and one times in a game but still picks himself up every time and repeatedly takes people on etc. Also his acceleration is absolutely exceptional, if he wanted he could have a sloppy touch and still he can recover it before a defender. His first touch is usually perfect though

When we signed him a lot of rival fans were saying he'd be too lightweight or he'd take a long time to settle. He came in and blew the doors off. Now he's quietened down as rival teams know a little more of what to expect and he's probably suffering a bit with the pace of the game, but in the last few games he looks like he's getting back to his best.

Throw in the fact that he's playing under a new manager who expects a little bit more defensively from him and I have to say I'm mightily impressed with the way he's stepped up in recent weeks.

Plus he's still only 21 - just to compare him to someone totally unfairly, people often say that Ronaldo kicked on after about 100 appearances, and that happened to be around the age of 21/22.

[Jase 43,479]

He was very impressive today defensively without the ball. Have never seen him worked so hard and tracked back the way he did today. He has improved a lot in that aspect in recent times. Hope he continues with this and at the same time, tear up the opposition's defence!

[chelseathebest 150]

He needs to improve ASAP.

He loses loads of balls, is afraid of duels, gives up too fast...

Too fucking bad for reportedly the best young player in Europe.

And it's not the case just today, he's been shit like last 6 games, probably even more.