Eden Hazard

[Weckerz 3,781]

Listen, the playing-ground is even for everyone more or less. World class footballers are bound to get media attention, its something that comes with the job. We don't see that kind of drama every week do we? - no, because Chelsea was too easy of a target to let Hazard's comments slip. So in a sense, he should have ignored media attention till it all went back to normal again. Media=business, football=business, it's naive to even mention the word "ethics" and "sportsmanship" when it comes to anything related to money. Roughly translated expression from estonian language: "Human is a wolf to another human".

I find this whole converstaion un-necessary. My take on this subject is and will be this: Hazard's comments were blown out of porportion but he shouldn't have even had that intervew on that subject giving the timing. Mourinho shouldn't do the same mistake Hazard did - which we now see he has done. I understand Mourinho in a sense that he has to show who is in charge, he is the boss. In his line of work his reputation and his authority is all that matters. Best thing now is to sort this out behind closed doors and move on. Crazy how things have gone so far that people are actually thinking of selling him or having the theoretical possibility up for discussion. Not going to happen.

Yea in an ideal world he should have ignored the interview. Fact of the matter is he didn't, and even though he didn't say anything headline-worthy AT ALL, the shit hit the fan. It wouldn't be so bad if not for Mourinho who is clearly agitated by him and starts slamming him in his press conference, on the grounds of a mistranslated interview. That's the most ridiculous bit of all. I don't believe for a second he'd have criticized him publicly if not for that interview. i love José, and I know he needs to show he's the boss etc, but not based on false grounds. It will have hurt Hazard.

[oldportblue 547]

I cannot believe people want to sell Hazard.

Same people that wanted Drogba gone after he said what he did when Mourinho first left.

I don't think we should sell him at all! just thinks he needs to wise up a bit in terms of what he says to the media... otherwise fantastic player, great and layed back personality and a joy to watch! what's not to like

[Peppen 934]

My take on this, although I agree with many:

Hazard didn't do well enough, but it is wrong to accuse him solely for the defeat, not that I think any serious member do. He should have done better, Ramires should too, but we know that Hazard is worldclass, thus we have come to expect so much of him EVERY TIME. That's what you do with worldclass players, they can't just turn on and off from time to time. He has some way to go before he reaches that level IMO, but he will be so if he follows José's advice.

Hazard shouldn't comment on our play to the media in general IMO, but he did, and what he said has been twisted out of proportions. But that's what the media tends to do, so hardly a surprise.

I just hope Hazard feels he has something to prove to Mourinho and pushes on. Only thing he can and should do is let his football do the talking. Can't wait to see him with a real fucking striker upfront, and a decent midfield supplying Eden.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

I cannot believe people want to sell Hazard.

Same people that wanted Drogba gone after he said what he did when Mourinho first left.

???

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

This is a serious issue here. Best player vs. iconic coach, never the type of showdown you want to see... Hopefully this is just a venting of frustration and they both can move on.

[laura90 556]

What Hazard said or didn't say is not the question here.

How many of you honestly believe that Mourinho didn't double check Hazard's words and their meaning before he came out and said what he said.

Do you honestly find him that naive?

No, you probably don't.

Whatever Hazard said or meant to say wasn't well received from Mourinho, hence those words in public, which I don't approve.

Anyway, what's all the fuss about? It's not like this is the first time Hazard was critized in public from Mourinho. I don't read papers that much, but wasn't Hazard among those players who don't perform on high level as often as other players (mainly defenders)?

How was it, perform good in some games disappear in another?

Anyway Hazard might be little frustrated with lack of support he receives in attack. He doesn't score as often as he used to, could be lack of quality creative midfielders to supply him.

It looks like there is some kind misunderstanding between those two, but it's nothing that can't be repaired.

Technically gifted players sometimes find it hard to play under Mourinho. Nothing new there. It will all improve next season when we get Diego Costa. These words will be forgotten.

[The Skipper 20,593]

I don't think we should sell him at all! just thinks he needs to wise up a bit in terms of what he says to the media... otherwise fantastic player, great and layed back personality and a joy to watch! what's not to like

Not you pal, that's perfectly reasonable, there are some others on here that do want him gone all of a sudden now though.

Mountain out of a molehill this whole fiasco is.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Hazard going out like that and Mou returning that Hazard doesnt give 100% and blames him for goal...can see some bad relation between those two if things wont work.

Im sure Hazard wants to play more attacking football, not to defend all game. And if Hazard leaves because of Mou, I will be fucking pissed. Mou tries to turn every attacker into defender, he must give some freedom to certain players like Hazard.

[Hamilton 2,120]

So, does this all means Eden will not be starting on sunday? Your toughts?

[Special Juan 27,456]

Sell Hazard and sack Jose.

:blue scalf:

[Mr_President 404]

Wow, some people have really got their knickers in a twist over nothing.

[bushman 2,043]

In Juan we trust.

[Jase 43,479]

The general mood in here right now...

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

In Juan we trust.

It does seem a little like when Juan had a melt down after being subbed.

[Beigl 1,387]

On Redcafe the deluded fans say that United should bid 25 + Rooney.Good joke.

[Stingray 9,441]

The general mood in here right now...

Media succeeded !

[Jase 43,479]

Media succeeded !

Was surprised you never posted a 'panic gif' to begin with!

You're losing your touch Tom after the recent lay-off. Getting old aye?