Eden Hazard

[Weckerz 3,781]

But the discussion was never about whether or not Hazard should start or if Schurrle should start ahead of him. In fact, you're the first to mention Schurrle here. The debate was about the level performances that Hazard is putting, especially compared to last season and the level that we expect of Eden. So, personally, I don't see how Schurrle comes into the equation, especially when your post implies that some Chelsea fans are supporting one player more than the other.

Plus, you kinda lose the "we should support Eden instead of slagging him off unnecessarily" when you randomly and unnecessarily slag another Chelsea player off.

I'm not slagging of Schurrle am I? I'm saying he has been decent. Probably comparable to Hazards performances, albeit in his own different, energetic kinda way.

I just don't think he's been as good as some are saying.

It was indirectly aimed at Leif's post which Stingray quoted.

Anyway, I don't want to make a fuss, you know what I mean.

[tapa 11]

I think many are expecting Hazard to be an alpha-male type of player like Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar, Bale, Ibra etc when in reality he's more of the beta type.

He's the type of player that excels when the entire team is playing well, don't think he has the mentality to be the "main man".

neymar ahahaahaa

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2493661/Jose-Mourinho-West-Bromwich-Albion-fixture-unfair-Chelsea.html

Eden Hazard will return to the squad to face West Brom, who are managed by Mourinho’s former assistant Steve Clarke.

The Belgian was dropped for the match against Schalke after failing to report for training on Monday following a day-trip to France for a reunion with his former Lille team-mates.

Sportsmail revealed on Friday the reason behind Hazard’s no-show was that he had lost his passport.

Mourinho said: ‘When you have a game two days later you don’t leave your home or rest period unless you really need to do it for special family reasons.

‘To go to see friends at a game is not a reason to leave that rest period.

‘He didn’t tell me. I found out when I saw him on TV, when they kicked off and he was waving!

‘He went to a foreign country when he shouldn’t have and then lost his passport which meant he couldn’t get back for training. That was unacceptable — but it’s over.

‘I think he reacted well because he apologised to me and to the club. Of course, the apology was not accepted because it was something I couldn’t accept.

‘You have to assume it was a bit of a risk not to select him for the last match, in pure football terms, because he could’ve helped us win an important match.

‘But sometimes as a manager you have to take risks if you feel it has consequences for the group. Every player knows me and knows my reaction.

‘For me the group is always more important than any player. The group principles are more important than even the result. Every player knew I wouldn’t select him.

‘The consequence was for him not to play, which is the worst thing you can to do a player. Case over. He’s a very good kid.’

[Sheva. 5,373]

neymar ahahaahaa

Yes Neymar. He takes over games for club and country and delivers goals.

[OneMoSalah 8,799]

Hazard needs to get his finger out of his arse. He cannot afford not to play well at this club given the attacking midfielders we have. Its nothing to do with Mourinho's style or formation or more defensive work as EVERYONE is having to do defensive work. Blaming Jose's tactics or the pivot or Jose wanting players to defend is wrong. Hazard has been exceptional in one game; the Bayern game, no more than that.

[Gilvorak 3,734]

neymar ahahaahaa

?

Neymar is already WC as emphasized by his performances at the Confed Cup and has been far more consistent than Eden this season.

Once in a generation talent.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

This could be exactly what hazard needs to fire up his form. Last season it was the ball boy incident and he fired up till the end. Watch him explode soon :blue scalf:

[zolayes 14,489]

perhaps it was unreasonable but I expected Hazard to be like Arjen Robben for us ,,,

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

If this Belgian Messiah can't make use of one of the greatest left backs that will ever be seen in football, what can he do? (that was tongue-in-cheek, don't hurt me)

Except he's not playing like it.. Not blaming Ash for Hazard's underachieving performances, but he isn't helping either

[Atlas Lion 1,223]

Amazing how the term 'world class' is always thrown out, especially when the individual has yet to prove anything to those standards

[tapa 11]

Yes Neymar. He takes over games for club and country and delivers goals.

sorry but for Barcelona he's average

[tapa 11]

sorry but for Barcelona he's average

first of all , La liga isn't the BPL and Hazard scored 4 goals ( = 6 or 7 in la liga lol) , Neymar ? 3 goals ahahaahahha and his assists : 7 ( in BPL = 3 or 4) and Neymar( or divemar) always dives like a baby then the choice is easy to do

[didierforever 7,349]

first of all , La liga isn't the BPL and Hazard scored 4 goals ( = 6 or 7 in la liga lol) , Neymar ? 3 goals ahahaahahha and his assists : 7 ( in BPL = 3 or 4) and Neymar( or divemar) always dives like a baby then the choice is easy to do

MOTM vs RM. plus got his team a win in that match. hahahahah... lol... hahahah... lol...

[tapa 11]

MOTM vs RM. plus got his team a win in that match. hahahahah... lol... hahahah... lol...

it's incredible MOTM VS REAL WAWWWWW He's the BEST EVER WAWWW

[yuvala 2,167]

sorry but for Barcelona he's average

first of all , La liga isn't the BPL and Hazard scored 4 goals ( = 6 or 7 in la liga lol) , Neymar ? 3 goals ahahaahahha and his assists : 7 ( in BPL = 3 or 4) and Neymar( or divemar) always dives like a baby then the choice is easy to do

He's average? really?...

It's not always about stats, you just need to watch him play.

[tapa 11]

He's average? really?...

It's not always about stats, you just need to watch him play.

If Hazard plays in La liga he 's one of the best in The world and far better than Neymar. if Neymar plays in BPL , they break his legs and he does nothing (and dives hahaahahha)

[Mufassir08 2,400]

TBH I am quite relaxed about his form at the moment.Last season Bale was nothing special in the first half of the season,During the year Kagawa won the bundesliga player of the season he only got into his act and tore that league apart January onwards.Hazard himself last season after a blistering start had a quiet period but after January he was simply brillant for us.I would be worried if he keeps performing like this till January or February but thats just me.........

[tapa 11]

seriously when you got Messi, Iniesta and Xavi next to you it's so easy to do that