Courtois: “Hazard stays one hundred percent at Real Madrid”

Concentrated with the Belgian team in Tubice, the headquarters where Los Diablos Rojos usually reside, Eden Hazard continues with its particular set-up to face the European Championship that begins on June 11. The Belgian star, along with his teammates Kevin de Bruyne and Witsel, are all about conserving and recovering in the best possible way. Yesterday, Roberto Martínez explained that the Madrid player will not be part of the game in the friendly that they will play on Sunday in Brussels against the Croatian national team (8:45 pm): “My only concern at the moment is to make sure that all the players are fit and in good condition for the start of the Eurocup.” Last Thursday, Hazard also did not participate in the friendly that his team played against Greece (1-1).

However, the Real Madrid footballer is in the news for other reasons. After ensuring by active and passive that this summer he stays in Madrid, now he has been his compatriot and teammate in the white team, Thibaut Courtois, who in an interview for the Belgian media Le Soir Y Sudpresse, has reaffirmed the position of seven white: “Eden stays at Real Madrid one hundred percent. He doesn't want to leave the team “, some statements that confirm the desire of the La Louviere player to remain in the white team, with which he still has three years left on his contract.

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Disappointed to lose League and Champions …

“Yes. For the title, it was more Atlético that had to lose it than we had to win it because it was a long time ahead. What was a shame were the few weird refereeing decisions that cost us some wins. Obviously we were disappointed not to win a trophy, but that's football. We have not lost the league in the last games. Our second part of the season was very good with wins against Barcelona and a draw against Atlético. We were always present at the big games. It was against other teams where we didn't do our job. As for the Champions League, it was a shame to lose in the semi-final to Chelsea. There were still injuries and COVID cases at that time. But we have to admit that Chelsea were stronger than us in the second leg. And then they won the tournament, which shows that they were tough this season with the arrival of Tuchel. “

Do you consider that in Spain the situation is different with regard to criticism than in Belgium?

“There, when everything goes well, everything is rosy, but when it doesn't, the criticism is even worse. So I don't want to say that it is better in Spain. In Belgium, I just have the impression that we like people who go up, like Remco Evenepoel, but once you are up it is more complicated. If you don't do things right, they quickly criticize you, while if you succeed, we will find it normal. “

You, who have had him closely at Real Madrid, how has Eden Hazard lived this injury-laden season?

“It is always a shame to see that Eden has problems. I have known him for a long time and I remember the many times we talked about Real Madrid imagining that one day we could play there together. I know he still wants to be an important player for Real and help the club win titles. In the last few months he has worked a lot in the gym. Now he is in very good shape. Physically he is stronger than before. In training I saw him very efficient and very active. You could see Eden of the national team or Chelsea. It's a shame the last little injury came back. If he can play a bit against Croatia and be important in the Euro, it will be great for the national team. But also for him and for Real during the next season ”.

“Therefore, he will stay at Real Madrid …

“I am 100% sure. He doesn't want to move. Only the Madrid press writes about the desire to leave ”.

And this, despite the departure of Zidane?

“With Zidane everyone had a good deal. But Carlo Ancelotti will know who Eden Hazard is and what player he is. It is up to Eden to do it in the field. We know its qualities and we should not doubt it ”.

Can Eden Hazard continue to triumph at Real after two years of fighting?

“Yes. He wants to endure, play injury free and win titles. At Real Madrid there are criticisms all the time and for everyone. Gareth Bale was criticized, but he won the Champions League and scored a double in the final in Kiev. In Lisbon, he also scored me in the final (laughs). We all know that at Real there is pressure and criticism from the press and the fans. Eden can handle this. I know him well enough to say it. It can still change everything. “