@eyesdontlie__
I’m convinced anyone who criticises him outside of his willingness to be more selfish in front of goal and his professionalism of keeping in shape doesn’t understand the game
Not Messi, not Kane, Agüero or Sterling... "Eden Hazard is the best player I've faced" says Andy Robertson, "He's probably the best player in the world right now" Scotland's skipper on the hazards of facing Eden
@ArminCFC_
Hazard discourse is so jarring atp. If it wasn’t Chelsea poor squad building during his peak years we wouldn’t need to defend him or hear this rubbish
PSG gave you a team of your mates you got knocked out at the semis… he’s lost his chance to be the only main man in a team and win… and has now joined some of the other best players in the world… I just can’t bring myself to fully respect this move
@Lifeuknow1
@HH_comps
@dreezabz
Instead of being purposely obtuse why do you think he got his assists numbers sky rocketed in 18/19 compared to his other seasons? Because the system gave him more support & options in the final 3rd.
@ArminCFC_
I think if Chelsea was stable post 2014/15 it’s more than likely he’d challenge for bdors. 2014/15 was the only season we gave him the best conditions possible
The name “Neymar” does some serious heavy lifting. Someone like Pedro has objectively had a better career. Neymar been a massive disappointment but people are too attracted to him to admit it
@eyesdontlie__
Can’t find a video but I love the way Henry explains how hard it is on your body to carry the ball evade the press, ride challenges scan the pitch find the right pass etc and to keep doing that over & over again
@eyesdontlie__
Hazard’s understanding of the game as a collective is better. Neymar is an amazing team player but when things don’t go his way his individualism at times gets the better of himself. It’s more of a composure thing rather than a on ball issue
Eden Hazard -
“I think Sarri’s a fantastic manager. It's not simple to play the football he wants. But I think now we start to understand. Statistically it's my best season. The way he thinks in football is the way I think in football. It's easy to understand each other”
The sad part is I don’t see it changing anytime soon. Grassroot football and academies has become micro-managed just as much as pro football. Individualism and creativity is becoming rare
@Slylum9
@flameosumeet
He did a similar thing in 16-17 after January. Conte’s 3 atb formation was getting found out. Costa’s form slumped and was pushing a move to China. He closed out the title.
He’s poor out of possession doesn’t offer much defensively doesn’t utilise his blistering pace in behind to cause trouble. Everything is ball to feet with him and then he does nothing
@Lifeuknow1
@HH_comps
@dreezabz
18/19 isn’t even his most creative season. 17/18 and 14/15 he racked up similar open play expected assists while orchestrating attacks from a deeper position
@ArminCFC_
From what I remember 16-17 was very structured in defence and Hazard was playing very direct and was often him & Costa working off scraps in the final 3rd
Mbappé GOAT discourse is insanely fried. 2000/2010s the level of individuals was much higher & still he can’t differentiate himself as the undisputed best. Forget Messi & CR, he’s nowhere near the level of guys like Suarez, Bale & Ney.
@CFC_Ali10
He was stubborn from November-March tbh and I guess he didn’t have a connection with the yerdas but he’s so underrated. He’s also evolved since leaving Chelsea
@Eyesdontlie__
@sblackcfc
Frustrating that casuals don’t seem to understand Hazard’s talent. If it isn’t Neymar no other players of his generation are comparable
@jamz5ive
@mxh4_
@Ney10i__
Was good but R9 and Rivaldo were superior. Great vs England but he got himself sent off. Also played well vs Germany in the final