Eden Hazard

[Waterfall 893]

I love him, but ffs stop giving away possessions so cheaply.

[Jase 43,479]

I love him, but ffs stop giving away possessions so cheaply.

TBF, he wasn't the only who did that today.

[Tomo 21,733]

I have thought about that so many times. Hazard seems to be highly ambitious and wants to win trophies (which is a good thing) but he seems to be terrible at learning languages. So that might be in our favour if the likes of Madrid did come knocking on the door.

For some reason, I can never imagine the likes of Mata, Oscar and Luiz leaving though.

Hazard is on a long contract which will be extended after a couple of years most probably.

If he progresses as expected it will take huge money to prise him away and Roman invest's without a player sale, so i think it's safe to say if this Real Madrid dream is true what we make for him will be reinvested straight back into strengthening the team.

I don't want him to leave but what will be will be, it won't happen for a few years at the very worst so enjoy him, he isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

[DoubleO 192]

I have liked him since the first day he came here. He's the most dynamic player in the Premier League with his runs, dribbles and ability to go past defenders. And what comforts me the most is that he's still so young. He's an entertaining player to watch and he plays especially well together with Mata. In the future I want Eden to develop his shooting, crosses and consistency in the matches. And, what needs to be said, is that his physique could be slightly better.

[robsblubot 3,544]

I have liked him since the first day he came here. He's the most dynamic player in the Premier League with his runs, dribbles and ability to go past defenders. And what comforts me the most is that he's still so young. He's an entertaining player to watch and he plays especially well together with Mata. In the future I want Eden to develop his shooting, crosses and consistency in the matches. And, what needs to be said, is that his physique could be slightly better.

Completely agree! The defensive side of his game needs a lot of work... however, being consistent now, the aspects he needs to work on are certainly workable. It is far easier to learn how to tackle than it is (learn how) to control the ball if you don't yet know how. Hazard has perfect first touch and I've played with folks with perfect first touch before, so I know.

Though in games like this one, the manager wouldn't have started Hazard if Ramires weren't on the other side of the pitch offering what Hazard does not. It's all about balance.

When Hazard gets some rest, and spend some time in the gym, I won't be one saying he's a flop or something like that; it's just the natural development process of a young player.

[Zone 290]

I have liked him since the first day he came here. He's the most dynamic player in the Premier League with his runs, dribbles and ability to go past defenders. And what comforts me the most is that he's still so young.

You should watch a tottenham game whenever you have the chance. Pay extra attention to #11.

[Yeboii 1,844]

You should watch a tottenham game whenever you have the chance. Pay extra attention to #11.

What does that have to do with Bale?

[Zone 290]

What does that have to do with Bale?

Really? As in: He's not the most dynamic player who gets passed players with his runs. It's actually Bale. Hope that explains it...

[The Skipper 20,593]

Really? As in: He's not the most dynamic player who gets passed players with his runs. It's actually Bale. Hope that explains it...

100%. Correct. Bale is a machine.

[5354 204]

like to see hazard up his game by passing more players. 1 more thing is to hold the ball and dribble sucessfully w/o defenders nicking the ball away from him

[GermanBlue 82]

Did anybody notice that in the last weeks we're attacking soo much down the right side? IMO that's one of the main reasons why he wasn't such an outstanding player like he was in the first matches of the season. But tbh, nobody could expect the story to continue after winning all MOTM awards in his first 4 (?) BPL appearances.

[MAF 162]

Did anybody notice that in the last weeks we're attacking soo much down the right side? IMO that's one of the main reasons why he wasn't such an outstanding player like he was in the first matches of the season. But tbh, nobody could expect the story to continue after winning all MOTM awards in his first 4 (?) BPL appearances.

Yeah i did notice that. No idea why that is though.

[Wiillowhobo 28]

Did anybody notice that in the last weeks we're attacking soo much down the right side? IMO that's one of the main reasons why he wasn't such an outstanding player like he was in the first matches of the season. But tbh, nobody could expect the story to continue after winning all MOTM awards in his first 4 (?) BPL appearances.

Yeah, but I only noticed that the last game. He didn't get the ball a lot. I had the impression from the 20th minute till about the 40th he didn't even got one ball. So I looked it up and guess what, he only had 38 touches. Second lowest on the team, besides Ivanovic (30): http://www.whoscored.com/Matches/615106/LiveStatistics/England-Premier-League-2012-2013-Everton-Chelsea . Ramires, the right side, had 63 touches, which is significantly higher (although he played the whole game). We can't expect Hazard to have an impact when he doesn't get the ball. He got it mostly on his own half too. Oscar (15) had almost half of Hazard's touches whilst playing only 5 minutes (he came on in the 85th minute). I wouldn't mind if it was Moses or Mata on the right side who got that many touches in favour of Hazard but I do when it's Ramires. He's not a winger..

[GermanBlue 82]

I wouldn't mind if it was Moses or Mata on the right side who got that many touches in favour of Hazard but I do when it's Ramires. He's not a winger..

To be fair, I think Ramires has done really well against Everton, I wouldn't mind him playing on the right side more often if he does like that. But I do think Hazard needs to be involved more often, or at least he should've against Everton.

[Muzchap 8,966]

To be fair, I think Ramires has done really well against Everton, I wouldn't mind him playing on the right side more often if he does like that. But I do think Hazard needs to be involved more often, or at least he should've against Everton.

Please God NO!

Go back and watch some of Ramires other games - he sucks on RW, Moses or Marin are much better options

Ramires best place is box-to-box midfielder - seriously that's his best position, well I shout less at him in that role than on the wing... Sometimes he just appears brainless and gives the ball away cheaply! At least his finishing has improved though

Don't get me wrong, I like the guy, but he's another Kalou when playing RW

[Hazardinho 88]

Like above allready said how can Hazard have an impact on the game when he never receives the ball? In Lille Hazar was a one man show, his teammates were searching Eden all the time. Play Mata on the left and Hazard on the ten, and Hazard will shine rather than Mata. Hazard is immense and all will see when his teammates are using him more!

[Jase 43,479]

To be fair, I think Ramires has done really well against Everton, I wouldn't mind him playing on the right side more often if he does like that. But I do think Hazard needs to be involved more often, or at least he should've against Everton.

As Muzchap said, that is no-no. Unless we are facing one of the better/big teams in the league or in Europe, playing Ramires at RW is not an option especially when we have the likes of Moses and Marin who can cause better problems going forward and defend decently as well.

[OneMoSalah 8,797]

Since Ramires at RW is the topic here.......

I've said this in a different thread before. Defensively Ramires could be used as a RW in a 4-4-1-1 or 4-2-3-1 to defend against talented teams left sides but offensively he could come into the middle as a box to box midfielder. It would mean going 4-3-3 though with Mata/Hazard(as an AM), Mikel and Ramires effectively**. Its an interesting thought tbh but it won't happen as it will unbalance the team when we are attacking leaving our right side vulnerable to counter attacks.

**Inverted midfield (2-1 rather than a 1-2 or flat 3)

-------Mata/Eden-------

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---Mikel---------Rami---

Anyway Eden hopefully will get a few vs QPR