Hazard’s calls with Belgium have become an oasis in the desert of criticism and doubts that lives in Madrid. This year, although he seems to have put his physical problems behind him, he has a residual role for Ancelotti. In the last month he has played just 34 minutes. The media in his country are not unaware of this situation, but they hope that these two weeks will help him regain confidence and football. HLN, A reference sports portal, he assures that the next few days will be important for Eden, and they ask that he be given affection in the locker room. A few days ago, they already warned: “Hazard is the wrong player, in the wrong place and at the wrong time,” they signed in an editorial regarding their worrying dynamics.
The selector Roberto Martínez, in an interview with the same medium, assured that it is “an unusual situation”. “We did not expect it to come out like this. But this is football. We have a good relationship with Madrid. Eden wants to do everything possible to reach its best level,” he said. His partner Mertens chose to joke. “I think I have to call Carlo because it’s not fair. “, he commented between laughter before the press. “No, I’m joking. Eden has an incredible mentality. It’s a shame there is a boy in his place who plays very well and they are winning games,” he added.
Another of the colleagues who spoke about Hazard was Kevin de Bruyne, authorized voice in the locker room. “It’s never nice to see a teammate in this situation,” said the midfielder. “It’s the first time for him. I know the player that is. Can still Make a Difference, because it has the level. I don’t know how Eden sees it, but I trust him. It is up to him to decide what he wants to do for his future. If you want to stay in Madrid and fight for your position, do so. If you want to change, it is also possible“, he added regarding the unusual situation of the extreme.
Wink to Madrid
The attacker arrived on Wednesday to the call-up of the Belgian team at the Tubize Sports City. He did it accompanied by his brother Thorn. The most striking thing about his arrival was the detail that it got with Madrid. Despite the terrible moment that is going through in the white team, appeared with a mask in which you could see the emblem of the Chamartín club.
Hazard has two games ahead of him. Belgium will play Estonia today (8:45 pm) and Wales on Tuesday (8:45 pm). His problem is that, as Roberto Martínez explained before the first of the duels, he is not 100% due to the lack of minutes in recent weeks. “I would be surprised if he could play the 90 minutes in some of the two games,” he said.. He explained that he is “proud” of him and that he is “mentally well”, but they prefer to go step by step so as not to force him physically and thus avoid the return of muscular problems.
A simple point would ensure direct classification to the Qatar 2022 World Cup. A challenge for this generation in general and for Eden in particular as a star, despite everything, of the Red Devils.