Eden Hazard

[Sheva. 5,373]

So .... Can anyone say Hazard is not going to get to that qualitative heights? There is no data to suggest that, let alone it is an easy conclusion to come by. Does my posts imply Hazard is Messi/Ronaldo or meant to be of such quality in the near fututre: no as well. What the data does suggest (when you take at the right - comparable - variables) is that he is a very, very talented one and a very good finisher for one in his position.

What i also wanted to point out is that jumping the bandwagon about him being an average finisher is NOT supported by data.

He is not a very good finisher, and the number of goals he has scored does not prove anything - there's been quite a few pens and some sexy stunners. I just mean he can get better in 1v1 situations, I can remember him missing 5 or 6 so far (Basel, Juve, Utd home, Norwich away and a couple more).

Now its not exactly a big deal, since he's not a striker, but to get to that next level he will need to work on this.

[mediator 2,026]

According to Lukaku Hazard is in training BY FAR the fastest of the Belgian National Team - which is saying something :-)

Look at 0:38 sec to see how fast he really is with a closer view

[Stingray 9,441]

Look at 0:38 sec to see how fast he is

Wow .... nice acceleration actually. just wow.

[Rmpr 8,977]

Please dont be seriously injured, we need you more than ever for Tottenham and Benfica!

[Mufassir08 2,400]

He has a tight calf that's why not in the matchday squad.

[Stingray 9,441]

He has a tight calf that's why not in the matchday squad.

I know, but that cannot be the reason to not put him on the bench.

Players play with injections and all ... and a tight calf keeps him from being on the bench even? I find that truly hard to believe. Sounds like a bullshit make-up reason to me, actually.

Something is afoot.

[Sovieticus 743]

I know, but that cannot be the reason to not put him on the bench.

Players play with injections and all ... and a tight calf keeps him from being on the bench even? I find that truly hard to believe. Sounds like a bullshit make-up reason to me, actually.

Something is afoot.

Maybe he wants to heal naturally?

[TrippingStep 336]

I know, but that cannot be the reason to not put him on the bench.

Players play with injections and all ... and a tight calf keeps him from being on the bench even? I find that truly hard to believe. Sounds like a bullshit make-up reason to me, actually.

Something is afoot.

Playing with infiltration is not good and we have matches every three days until the end of the year. Better to heal properly than to play with infiltration.

I think he has played matches with infiltration but it seems like it's great for the match he was on it but not great for two three matches after.

Especially for a player like him that is explosive.

[Stingray 9,441]

I am not in any way saying he should play with an infiltration! No way in hell!

I just wanted to highlight that that kind of injury is small in comparison to what other players sometimes are forced to play.

I do understand it though, very much, I would hate him having a more serious injury.

Also: belgian commentator says it is his ankle .... huh?

[lucio 5,418]

in hindsight its great he didnt play

[MAF 162]

wonder how serious his injury really is... Will be needed in the next games.

[Belgiannutt 3,201]

wonder how serious his injury really is... Will be needed in the next games.

Posted by "Iceboy" in the match thread.

On the absence of Eden Hazard

' He had a problem with his calf. He trained yesterday and we thought he was fine, but we didn't want to take a risk with him.

'He could be available [for Wednesday], the physios are working with him and he could be fit.'

So just precaution.

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Any News about his injury?

[Jase 43,479]

Any News about his injury?

Read the post above yours.

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Read the post above yours.