Eden Hazard

[Reddish-Blue 2,362]

Interesting that despite his indifference in form, he still is joint top in the most created chances from open play. As I have said before, I don't think he has been awful as people make out. He just seems too passive at times and chooses to come to life when he feels to but there have been several games this season where he has took on responsbility. Swansea second half, he was fantastic. WBA, second half, his ball retention was top class and constantly won us fouls which was key in us getting the win despite being down to 10 men. Arsenal he was excellent. Newcastle had a poor first half but second half stepped up. No way near as good as last season but not as poor as people make out. Just want him performing on a constant basis.

He's obviously had a slow start to the season but it doesn't help when the rest of the attack can't finish those 50-50 chances (e.g. Oscar, Pedro)

Ozil finds room to play those passes because he's got Sanchez, Walcott, Ramsey running off the ball (I wish we would attack more like a team, rather than leave Costa alone and hope Hazard/Fabregas do something with the ball)

[Jase 43,479]

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

But the same doesn't apply to Cesc?

[Gilvorak 3,734]

Hazard's a beta. An alpha would've left the club after those comments.

[iseah100 5,612]

If I were Eden I'd leave. At RM, PSG he'd take it to another level.

[DDA 9,691]

Unfortunately Eden will never become one of the top 4 players in the World if he stays here.

He needs to go to an attacking team in a weaker league. Real Madrid will be perfect for him!

Bring Bale here! ?

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Hazard could leave. He'll get tired of defending eventually, but he isn't providing enough in the attack this season to claim that right to not defend much.

[sutro 1,026]

Atletico all over again, this time it can be the end tough

[LAM09 6,794]

Mourinho's reasoning to leaving him out was quite shocking. He should be blaming the players who are in the team to defend (Iva, Matic, etc). His lack of creativity would have been a more understandable excuse.

Hazard will either rise above it and regain his place, or be off to RM or PSG next summer. I think Mou's words could come back to haunt him and the club.

[Stats 7,059]

If Mourinho leaves him on the bench against Dynamo Kiev as well that will just piss me off. Yeah, Mourinho might not be pleased with his defensive work or whatever but he is our best player and the majority of our team have been piss poor. If Mourinho continues to do this it is going to kick us in the teeth.

[Jase 43,479]

Hazard could leave. He'll get tired of defending eventually, but he isn't providing enough in the attack this season to claim that right to not defend much.

On one hand, it feels like Mourinho is holding Hazard back from reaching the next level by asking him to constantly defend but on the other hand, when you see what players like Sanchez are doing, you can perhaps see why Mourinho said what he said.

[johnnythefirst 1,076]

Funny that Hazard gets sacrificed for not defending as a winger, but Fabregas gets nothing of the sort as a central midfielder and he's been arguably much worse. Sometimes I really don't get Mourinho. I don't think the majority of conceded goals were Eden's fault. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

On one hand, it feels like Mourinho is holding Hazard back from reaching the next level by asking him to constantly defend but on the other hand, when you see what players like Sanchez are doing, you can perhaps see why Mourinho said what he said.

Sanchez has an engine on him I don't see Hazard having though.

[Hamilton 2,120]

Well, he once f***** up a double Chelsea player of the year and is doing it again..

Real are getting a fine ATTACKING player soon!

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Interesting that despite his indifference in form, he still is joint top in the most created chances from open play. As I have said before, I don't think he has been awful as people make out. He just seems too passive at times and chooses to come to life when he feels to but there have been several games this season where he has took on responsbility. Swansea second half, he was fantastic. WBA, second half, his ball retention was top class and constantly won us fouls which was key in us getting the win despite being down to 10 men. Arsenal he was excellent. Newcastle had a poor first half but second half stepped up. No way near as good as last season but not as poor as people make out. Just want him performing on a constant basis.

2 more assists today....

[kellzfresh 7,229]

On one hand, it feels like Mourinho is holding Hazard back from reaching the next level by asking him to constantly defend but on the other hand, when you see what players like Sanchez are doing, you can perhaps see why Mourinho said what he said.

Sanchez has the attacking workrate I wish hazard has. He doesn't defend in the 18box but when arsenal are attacking, I see Sanchez everywhere making runs, asking for the ball, making passes, all energy but hazard relaxes and waits for the ball to land on his feet most of the time before he moves a lot of the time.

If hazard has that attacking workrate like Sanchez and ronaldo, Mourinho wouldn't dare tell him to follow the fullback to the 18box.

[Blue_Fox_ 2,086]

José, José if because of you we lose Eden and Matic.............

[DYC. 7,542]

Interesting that despite his indifference in form, he still is joint top in the most created chances from open play. As I have said before, I don't think he has been awful as people make out. He just seems too passive at times and chooses to come to life when he feels to but there have been several games this season where he has took on responsbility. Swansea second half, he was fantastic. WBA, second half, his ball retention was top class and constantly won us fouls which was key in us getting the win despite being down to 10 men. Arsenal he was excellent. Newcastle had a poor first half but second half stepped up. No way near as good as last season but not as poor as people make out. Just want him performing on a constant basis.

Exactly. I've been very disappointed by his form thusfar but that's because he's been very poor for his standards, not very poor in general. He looks normal. But you don't want or expect normal from him.

Mourinho kills me. I'll never agree with him in matters such as this. How about implementing tactics that play to the strengths of your players instead of vice versa. I honestly think he should go back to coaching underdogs or a 'new power' like Chelsea in 04 and Inter. That's when he is in his element. Chelsea has outgrown that status imo and should aim far higher.