Eden Hazard

[BlueLyon 9,359]

http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/belgian-paper-eden-hazard-asks-google-to-erase-references-to-poor-performance-v-argentina/

Media trying to make Hazard less likable

[meetdoscar 335]

I hope he plays more direct this season, less of the unnecessary dribbling in our half or in midfield if he must then he should be driving at opposition defense or dribbling to create the chance to shoot. I expect him to hit the 20 goal mark since he takes penalties with at least 8 assists but I know he can do more with more directness in his play.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

I hope he plays more direct this season, less of the unnecessary dribbling in our half or in midfield if he must then he should be driving at opposition defense or dribbling to create the chance to shoot. I expect him to hit the 20 goal mark since he takes penalties with at least 8 assists but I know he can do more with more directness in his play.

He doesn't even need to be too direct. All he has to do is to quickly dribble into the 18box as fast as possible to make defenders not dare to slide tackle or risk penalties. This is why sterling and Suarez won a lot of penalties, because of how quickly they get into the box, to force the defender to make a decision.

If he doesn't do this, they'll keep on triple marking him and fouling him outside dangerous areas, and stop our attacks easily.

I wish there was a site to show hazards heat map and positions he occupies on the pitch compared to reus/sterling/schurlle (more direct players)

[Jase 43,479]

He doesn't even need to be too direct. All he has to do is to quickly dribble into the 18box as fast as possible to make defenders not dare to slide tackle or risk penalties. This is why sterling and Suarez won a lot of penalties, because of how quickly they get into the box, to force the defender to make a decision.

If he doesn't do this, they'll keep on triple marking him and fouling him outside dangerous areas, and stop our attacks easily.

I wish there was a site to show hazards heat map and positions he occupies on the pitch compared to reus/sterling/schurlle (more direct players)

Not disputing your point here and maybe it's just my mind that has gone to pots but I don't really recall those two winning a lot of penalties last season or even the season before that.

[DH1988 1,348]

During Pre season he sucked 2-3 players in and then proceeded to either use the LB or play a cross field ball to rw or rb perhaps it is tactical, not sure but I can't go another season watching him receiving the ball, slow the pace down and invite two players to foul him decimating our momentum and Tbh it kills his attitude, you know from the first ten minutes what kind of game we will get from Eden.

May seem harsh but I think it's fair with the amount of potential he has.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Not disputing your point here and maybe it's just my mind that has gone to pots but I don't really recall those two winning a lot of penalties last season or even the season before that.

Gerrard scored from the penalty spot last season more than any other team. Most was a result of those two. We can say they dive a lot but they don't slow down but instead get into the box as much as possible compared to hazard that prefers to stay near the edge. He gets fouled a lot but how many times are they in dangerous places?

[Mustafa 885]

I feel like we are forgetting how good Hazard was last season (because of the new signings). He was absolutely immense last season and I really hope he can push on from a terrific campaign last time out

[LAM09 7,046]

I hope this is the year that he is, the standout player in the Prem. He has the ability, but he needs to show it on a consistent basis.

[Special Juan 28,141]

Can see him tearing them a new one tonight, they won't know what to do with him hopefully.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Today he'll have more space than he normally had last season, would be great to see him turn up and take advantage of fewer markers

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I'm not so sure, guys. He looked far from 100% fit in preseason.

[ParNolio7 285]

I wish there was a site to show hazards heat map and positions he occupies on the pitch compared to reus/sterling/schurlle (more direct players)

Squawka, Whoscored.com, ...

[Jase 43,479]

Squawka, Whoscored.com, ...

I believe you have quoted the wrong person..

[ParNolio7 285]

I believe you have quoted the wrong person..

for which I duly apologize ...

I thought quoting a Kellzfresh quote would automatically quote him directly, but apparently I'm wrong.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Squawka, Whoscored.com, ...

But anytime I search for "heat map" on their search bar I see no results found.