Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has praised Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard for overcoming his injury woes.
The former Chelsea winger has been sent home after Belgium secured their qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. With Hazard missing the Belgium versus Wales match, questions were asked about why the Real Madrid winger was sent home.
Martinez praised him in a press conference, saying:
Speaking about Hazard's fitness, the Belgian coach said:
Martinez added:
Hazard has now returned to Real Madrid to continue to work on his match sharpness so he can deliver more in the coming days for Los Blancos.
Real Madrid signed Eden Hazard in 2019 for an initial £89 million with £34m add-ons. He was one of the best players at Chelsea prior to his dream move to Spain.
Upon joining Real Madrid, he was expected to fill the role of Cristiano Ronaldo at the Bernabeu. However, Hazard's move has turned out to be rather anti-climactic.
He has not only failed to score and assist consistently but has also been unable to keep himself fit. Hazard has turned up to pre-season overweight in back-to-back seasons and has not been the same player since leaving Stamford Bridge.
A true reflection of Hazard's lack of impact is his stats in El Clasico. Of the six Clasicos conducted since 2019, Hazard has only been fit for only one. Even in that game, the winger was an unused substitute.
Newcastle United found wealthy owners last month and are planning to raid the transfer market in January. With Real Madrid looking to make funds available to sign Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland next summer, a potential deal for Hazard could be on the cards.
Hazard could be a talisman at Newcastle and help them fight off relegation this season. He has the skills required to shine in the Premier League, as was evidenced by his time at Chelsea.
However, the Magpies will likely have to pay Real Madrid a substantial fee as Hazard still has two years left on his contract at the Bernabeu.
12zoz
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Lol don’t look forward to cause he’s not playing Rodrygo is back from injury. Vini, Benz, Rodrygo/Vasquez/ Asen. Hazard has to go
seems like someone doesn't like edwn hazard
alfafelixson
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Don't make him feel better, he's not good at all😭.... he was the best player at Chelsea, but Real Madrid made him weak
5 goals in 9 min how? is it Madrid that made him gain weight over the break before coming to his first pre season? think my guy
Yitdemop
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all the useless players are stacked in vardridd only 😂😂😂
useless winners yeah right. The fact is that there are so many good players that you call em stacked.
Wanbeloprs
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I really love Hazard how I wish he rediscover his old form and stay at Real madrid'
Deuces1235
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Eden Hazard will surely pick up and kill it in Los blancos.Mark my words🤞
Stop daydreaming
Deuces1235
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vardridd hazard bale and all there useless players cant get any better 😂😂😂
Makes no sense 🤦🏽♂️
Deuces1235
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looking forward to his performance in the next match
Lol don’t look forward to cause he’s not playing Rodrygo is back from injury. Vini, Benz, Rodrygo/Vasquez/ Asen. Hazard has to go
Herve2
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but Martinez is because of you Hazard is in this situation ,yeah you advice him to move to Madrid and disgrace himself stupid Coach.
Mecbdemrs
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Martinet you are as shitty coach as Hazard is a shitty player
yiabcilnrt
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finished winger
jesalam14
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pls Martinez stop given us fake hopes... even those who buy him at Madrid shut up and just watch the drama. but u always talk about hazard will be back like old hazard, which we madridistas all believe its impossible
Ludceikptz
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all the useless players are stacked in vardridd only 😂😂😂
Ludceikptz
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All these praises and he’ll still not start or play. 😂😂
vardridd hazard bale and all there useless players cant get any better 😂😂😂
12zoz
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looking forward to his performance in the next match
Los_merengues_papi
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chelsea is a talented club not Hazard
😂🤣
dikdeiklu
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he feel like dembele now
dikdeiklu
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chelsea is a talented club not Hazard
Dihcelmsu
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Dihcelmsu
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Don't make him feel better, he's not good at all😭.... he was the best player at Chelsea, but Real Madrid made him weak
RM_y_nada_mas
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All these praises and he’ll still not start or play. 😂😂
MadridMaldives
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He’s in the best moment since he arrived at Real Madrid? He has played altogether 35 minutes in 15 games. That’s only 2.59% of the game time of the his season. 👕 Apps - 10 🏃♀️Starts - 4 ⌚️ Minutes played - 35' ⚽️ Goals - 0 👟 Assists - 1
FALANBUMA
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Eden Harzard is a professional patient whose career interrupted by football
FALANBUMA
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Eden Hazard's career at Real Madrid:
yumacstuz
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let him leave please Mbappe is coming to replace him
tiabcopsz
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Eden Hazard will surely pick up and kill it in Los blancos.Mark my words🤞
Tuhadekrst
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i love you Eden
lumadenry
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Please stop praising Hazard coach Martinez. We are tired.
Every international break Martinez blows him twice a day. Hazard is done even if he's not Vinicius is better.
bambasambou
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we real madrid fan still don't understand the article,, did he mean his best moment???????🤔👎
SANKLORAY
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you mean he is in his best moment since he left "the hospital"😂😂😂🤣
kopbckosty
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only thing know is that one day hazard pike up
Hutacdnsuy
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it is time for LA liga defenders to sweat
mexicodegreat
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God will see him through.. If Hazard have one million fans.. am one of them. if Hazard have only one fan, is me.. if Hazard have no fan... that's mean am dead
Jutciknrtz
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Please stop praising Hazard coach Martinez. We are tired.
IAMJUNGKOOK
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f hazard