Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher has dismissed the myth that Eden Hazard was one of the best players in Premier League history. Many Reds fans claimed that Mohamed Salah has already had a bigger impact on football and is the better player compared to Hazard following the Belgian's retirement announcement.
The forward gave thanks to everyone who helped his career on Instagram, and noted it was now time to spend more time with his family. Hazard's statement read: "You must listen to yourself and say stop at the right time.
"After 16 years and more than 700 matches played, I have decided to end my career as a professional footballer. I was able to realise my dream, I have played and had fun on many pitches around the world.
"During my career I was lucky to meet great managers, coaches and teammates - thank you to everyone for these great times, I will miss you all. I also want to thank the clubs I have played for: LOSC, Chelsea and Real Madrid; and thank the RBFA for my Belgian Selection.
"A special thank you to my family, my friends, my advisors and the people who have been close to me in good times and bad. Finally, a huge thank you to you, my fans, who have followed me for all these years and for your encouragement everywhere I have played.
"Now is the time to enjoy my loved ones and have new experiences. See you off the field soon my friends."
Following Hazard's announcement, Carragher tweeted: "Interesting seeing the takes on here regarding Eden Hazard so here's mine! He was the best player in the Premier League for 4 years.
"Won PFA young player, PFA player & FWP of the year awards. He won every trophy at Chelsea except the CL [Champions League].
"He was in my eyes the best performer at the 2018 World cup when Belgium finished third. An all time Premier League great no doubt and would be in a lot of all time 11's!
"In the past that alone would be enough to be lauded unquestionably but in this day and age people are still not happy with that, as he didn't win a World Cup or do the business at Madrid," Carragher added. Injuries plagued Hazard's time at Madrid and who knows what he could have achieved if he had maintained his fitness - but there can be no questions about his talent and ability as a player during his time with the Blues.
dizbdikmpz
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The mistake of walking out on Chelsea killed his flourishing career . wish him well.
Shettybhagwan
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U just jealous because he destroyed Liverpool
only 2 club Liverpool is hated the most is recent years is Real Madrid and Manchester City. otherwise Liverpool were unbearable by any team.
Shettybhagwan
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don't compare sallah with Hazard d Belgium is me better let sallah win trophies which hazard won
salah is far better then Hazard
Shettybhagwan
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No,he is not the best player in the league wen coutiho is there,but he rader best player for only Chelsea fc club.
both were best
Shettybhagwan
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as a lfc fan, always fear eden,we cud never get z ball off him
He always manage to scores aganist Liverpool
Cecilstyz
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No,he is not the best player in the league wen coutiho is there,but he rader best player for only Chelsea fc club.
When people have ego they don't accept the truth. Childish!!!!!!!!
vuaabckopt
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as a lfc fan, always fear eden,we cud never get z ball off him
hokemnsuyz
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No,he is not the best player in the league wen coutiho is there,but he rader best player for only Chelsea fc club.
vooabcdnps
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don't compare sallah with Hazard d Belgium is me better let sallah win trophies which hazard won
victoremy
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But he is just saying absolutely true, if not in the word.He went to Madrid and become onions.
feuaeirz
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I predict Hazard will re decide and play again in Chelsea Jersey
lol deluded fan. he lacks self discipline
cadcdesty
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Carragher himself is a failure in his career never won best defender in his sloppy career drogba drag him around to score
wukblmn
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For neutral football fans,Chelsea match was always a must watch during his time at d club. Thank You Eden.From Lille to Chelsea u were a joy to watch
shumie
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I predict Hazard will re decide and play again in Chelsea Jersey
cadcdesty
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U just jealous because he destroyed Liverpool
Watch the clips
Williams08
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U just jealous because he destroyed Liverpool
sslah destroyed chelsea
yomceinpsy
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l l We will miss you again Hazard and keep following you again. your name has never dead .
TravisJeremyDuncan
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I remember hazard was best player in career. I love to watch it the club and world cup
Donelosy
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Hazard made me love watching football he was truly the best I have seen for me he will remain favorite of all times
Milesmumu
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Yeah he truly was
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my-blood-is-red
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Yeah he truly was
Chrismaris1
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Is now you're saying that he was the best player for 4 years.... Shame!!!
exactly what I wanted to say. is now .then he was blind
busbdeiou
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did he win 4 PFA player of the year. Absolute lose talk.
nimbciny
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U just jealous because he destroyed Liverpool
he destroyed Liverpool how
Arsenekhalid
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player u still tough and all time best 11
KeddieReds
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A fantastic player destroyed by ambition. We would have been seeing a Chelsea contending for the EPL
feaabekmrt
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congratulations for your effort with been in Chelsea,lille and Real Madrid, wishing you all the best to enjoyed with your family
zihabdktuz
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congratulations πππ
wewilopuyz
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Is now you're saying that he was the best player for 4 years.... Shame!!!
dino8995
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He destroy every epl top clubs we love you hazard π
Yorokiri
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What's the connection with World Cup and Epl... LA liga flop but Epl lion π
luydknorsy
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he is one of the best in EPL no doubt about it πππ€πͺππππ
Princespark6
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It's now you all are saying it. Why didn't you announced it when he was at Chelsea. English & eye ποΈ Service
cadcdesty
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U just jealous because he destroyed Liverpool