Hkibou 622 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I don't remember Eden playing as forward under Puel ? For me he was mostly used as a supersub on the wings who would destroy tired defenders at the end of the game with his acceleration and overall speed. Then when Garcia arrived, he continued using him on the wings but the type of play he implemented compelled Hazard to get more involved and come get the ball deeper in the field (especially because, as you say, the team under Garcia often face difficulties evacuating dangerous zones properly). And also he could leave his wing more easily to make place for the runs for the right/leftbacks, who are far more offensive with Garcia's tactic than Puel's.This was even more true when Bastos left and Gervinho replaced him, because the Ivorian would naturally run toward the box from his right wing, forcing Hazard, on the left flank, to counter balance Gervinho's tendency so that Cabaye and Balmont were not left alone in the build-up. That's why IMO Eden had less goals and assists than Gervais (but not less talent, we witnessed it last year when finally he was used as a real n°10).I agree with you on your analysis of Rudi Garcia. We're experiencing his limits at this very moment in Lille, which is still deeply mourning Hazard's departure. This coach relies indeed on very strong indvidualities, the likes of Bastos, Eden or Gervinho, or even Obraniak whose left foot was magical. But I don't agree with your analysis of Lille's game under Garcia. Despite these strong individualities in the team, they were excellent at playing together, collectively. Let's not forget that for 2 years in a row (2009-2011), Lille was the team with the most completed passes in Ligue 1.That's why a player like Cabaye, the metronom of the team, was so important in the field. And a forward like Moussa Sow, IMO, could never have finished the season with 25 goals if not playing in a very strong team, collectively speaking. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peppi85 110 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Hazard's finishing has always been mediocre. He is not the clinical finisher that Lampard is, nor even near as good as someone like Mata or Ramires, actually. He is often afraid to shoot and very, very rarely shoots from distance even when there is an opening. It relates back to his early time at Lille when he was heavily criticised for his selfishness. Hazard never been critisised for that?!In fact it's the opposite... They kept saying that he should go for his own chances!btw Lampard & Mata have missed a lotta great chances lately... btw; I'm on the same level as Hkibou on the other discussion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Skipper 20,591 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I think Hazard's profil is more like D.Silva , not RonaldoMore Ribery esque IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 More Ribery esque IMO. Agreed but lesser pace and more trickery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wiillowhobo 28 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 If he develops his body balance to be stronger on the ball, he would be even more deadly.Watch messi, and compare with iniesta. Iniesta is also a good dribbler like hazard but falls with any slight contact and it reduces the amount of pple he can dribble. But messi's strength takes him the extra people to dribble.Messi is faster than Iniesta and Hazard and has even more close control while dribbling at full speed, that's why he's deadlier and can dribble past more players. If you want to tackle Messi, you'd have to be real fast and your timing has to be impeccable. Iniesta and Hazard fall over because if they wouldn't they would loose the ball anyway because of the loss of pace. That doesn't take away it's a foul and they surely aren't divers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leif 6,006 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Put Hazard on the right, nurture him a bit more there, switch him to the left in 2/3 seasons, and boom. We'll have our own little Ribery but with more flair Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bitee 12 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 spain 'd be better for him Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kellzfresh 7,211 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Messi is faster than Iniesta and Hazard and has even more close control while dribbling at full speed, that's why he's deadlier and can dribble past more players. If you want to tackle Messi, you'd have to be real fast and your timing has to be impeccable. Iniesta and Hazard fall over because if they wouldn't they would loose the ball anyway because of the loss of pace. That doesn't take away it's a foul and they surely aren't divers.I know messi is faster but he is tackled more and still stays on his feet (people applaud him for not falling down) iniesta and hazard can hardly stay on their feet if you compare to messi. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bitee 12 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 hazard is as fast as messi on the 10 first meters Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NiclasCFC 2,582 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Azpi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87d5OhiqSpo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jase 43,174 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Azpi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87d5OhiqSpo Azpi translates and used in background! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 He's London's Blue flash Liked him better when he was Lille's red flash though...I see what you did there. Nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ward 4 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 2gems, http://www.insidefutbol.com/2013/01/19/i-look-at-him-and-i-see-eden-hazard-legendary-french-coach-gives-lucas-moura-vote-of-confidence/77425/? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Milan 17,144 Posted January 19, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2013 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJames 729 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Hahahahaha. Hazard kills me with his "style" 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAF 162 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 That's probably his incognito outfit for going to McDonnalds without getting noticed 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hostedenis 556 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I loved a little run of his, in the 10th minute, where he, contrary to some people who say that he only takes on players of lesser teams, takes on the Arsenal defence, two one-on-ones. You can see it in this clip at 1:19. I know, it's not that spectacular, but I like it. Bring me another *smashes glass*http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xwwixf_chelsea-2-1-arsenal-hoofoot-com-hd-super-highights-goals_sport?start=75 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Muzchap 8,781 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Thought again he was very average today - completely missing in the 2nd half...Really needs to start playing well - Jack Wilshere shockingly looked twice the player of Hazard and that's how I would expect Hazard to play... So hope Hazard sorts it out soon preferably a hatrick on Weds night!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bacika 188 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Am I right, he had assist for the first goal? How many assist does he have i PL and in all comp? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Milan 17,144 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Am I right, he had assist for the first goal? How many assist does he have i PL and in all comp?Nope, it was Azpilicueta who sent Mata through Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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