Eden Hazard | "I am signing for Chelsea"
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I don't know much about Hazard, but based on his position he occupies on the pitch, i reckon Fergie won't sign him especially when Ando will still be at United. Fergie doesn't really like one dimensional attacking midfielders. Look at Anderson, he was bascially turned into some sort of DMC at the club.
Hazard's very multi-dimensional and doesn't play centrally.
Yeah, Hazard seems more like a winger to me, very pacy. I think he'd excel in a flowing 4-2-3-1 system which had 3 players which could interchange the 3 AM positions.
He's a fantastic player.Easily better than Sanchez
You've not seen that much of Hazard have you?
I would rather have Sanchez.
I'm just curious on how you relate Anders with Hazard, they play a totally different game and totally different positions.
Scored in the most recent game.
Be great if anyone can get hold of a vid
Be great if anyone can get hold of a vid
I have to be honest that I haven't seen that much of him but I suspect this is a non-starter. My impression is that he wants to go to Spain and, if not Spain, then Arsenal.
We've barely been linked with him at all compared to the persistent rumours with Sanchez.
We probably won't get either mind.
We've barely been linked with him at all compared to the persistent rumours with Sanchez.
We probably won't get either mind.
I'm not really sure how much value a video of singular goals actually holds, especially for a player like Hazard. His goal at the weekend was obviously hugely significant and a sign of his ability to strike a ball but beyond that I'm not sure what it tells you.
His two setups for Sow - one a lovely chipped ball in behind with plenty of space to run into, and the other an effortless dribble past three players in one movement and a smart cut-back to take out another two defenders to leave it on a plate for him - display more of his game, and more than that it shows the more prominent features of his game.
I take it he won MOTM v Valenciennes? Was the best player on the pitch even before his winner, I'd say.
His two setups for Sow - one a lovely chipped ball in behind with plenty of space to run into, and the other an effortless dribble past three players in one movement and a smart cut-back to take out another two defenders to leave it on a plate for him - display more of his game, and more than that it shows the more prominent features of his game.
I take it he won MOTM v Valenciennes? Was the best player on the pitch even before his winner, I'd say.
Arsenal and Manchester United on alert as Eden Hazard admits he wants Lille leave | Mail Online
In depth I know.
but I am gathering the quote is real.
In depth I know.
but I am gathering the quote is real.haven't watched much of hazard to be honest, but from the glimpses i've seen he seems to be more cultured on the ball with closer control than sanchez. sanchez seems to have more power and straightline pace.
I reckon hazard is more expensive as well.
I reckon hazard is more expensive as well.
He's been sensational this season.He's on the brink of winning a great double
I'm really surprised how little talk there is about Hazard on here.
Have to say I hope Arsenal don't get him.
"I have no preference?"
Nothing like keeping your options open, I guess.
Nothing like keeping your options open, I guess.
Didnt he say that he wanted to move to Madrid or Barca and not to the PL?
Cracking goal. I think the reason he is not talked about as much here is that we are barely ever linked with him and French football is not as readily available to follow as La Liga and Serie A.
I reckon it's because people see our chances of signing him as very slim as there are quite a few clubs he'd prick ahead of us. Mainly due to excessive wealth.
Where as with someone like Sanchez, there are rumours that he actually likes our club which makes people keep the faith, even though the possibility of us signing him are probably as slim as with Hazard.
My inner muppet would cream himself if we signed Hazard, for what it's worth.
Aye, I know that in relation to us there's plenty of players that at least seem plausible targets whereas it's never seemed to be the case with Hazard, but even just in terms of talking about talented young players or talking about potential targets for Madrid, Arsenal et al he's a lot less talked about than I'd expect. Maybe I'm imagining it!
I still can't really see him as a United player really, hard to put my finger on why. I think how little he does in defence compared to our players is a big part of it, under Sir Alex how many players on the wing have we had that haven't put a shift in? Aside from the obvious exception there surely isn't many others? That said if we were interested in Ronaldinho who knows.
One thing I'd like to know from the French or Belgian posters is if there's been any talk in the media or any talk from his manager(s) about his fitness? He seems to fade out of games in latter stages fairly often and he's been subbed off in over half of his starts, I'm not sure but it seemed like it could maybe be an issue.
I still can't really see him as a United player really, hard to put my finger on why. I think how little he does in defence compared to our players is a big part of it, under Sir Alex how many players on the wing have we had that haven't put a shift in? Aside from the obvious exception there surely isn't many others? That said if we were interested in Ronaldinho who knows.
One thing I'd like to know from the French or Belgian posters is if there's been any talk in the media or any talk from his manager(s) about his fitness? He seems to fade out of games in latter stages fairly often and he's been subbed off in over half of his starts, I'm not sure but it seemed like it could maybe be an issue.
It's because of his style of play and also because he's still very young.He makes several accelerations during matches and it normally has a consequence in terms of fitness in the last 20-25 minutes.
I think like every single player who went from the Ligue 1 to the PL, he would work seriously on his stamina and strength.Other than that, he's so good already.
I think like every single player who went from the Ligue 1 to the PL, he would work seriously on his stamina and strength.Other than that, he's so good already.
How does he compare to Modric? I'm thinking in terms of the playmaker to replace Scholes
Could probably adapt to something similar. Not as secure in possession (loses the ball more often than Scholes and Modric), but thats only natural considering he is pushed further up in the field. Im not convinced that he is though or aggressive enough to play in CM, either.
But he have a lot of the same qualities as the two of them. Flair, awareness, creative, always seem to find time and space...
Not seen much of Hazard, but in my view if a player is going to get away with tracking back, it is usually only acceptable when they are so devastating offensively, it becomes preferable to leave them in a position where they can do the most damage as often as possible.
Would you consider Hazard to be such a player?
He's certainly got it in him to develop into such a player, absolutely. I don't think he's quite there yet but he can get away with it because Lille play something similar to Milan's 4321 with their protection on the wings coming from their centre mids drifting wide and covering plenty of ground.
I'd not like him to go to Arsenal but he'd make an even bigger difference to Liverpool's team, that'd be horrific. Surely not.
I previously read he was a fan of Wenger and Arsenal. I hope we sign him.
we never know with us under the Glazers (we pulled out the Nani and Anderson transfers out of nowhere).
Anderson was always linked more with other clubs than ours and same with Nani
Anderson was always linked more with other clubs than ours and same with Nani
TBF, Nani was linked with us for a whole season...but not only us.There weee enough fans waxing lyrical about Nani.It was no surprise when he came
Can't see us attracting players of that calibre whilst we're not in the CL. We might put in an offer, but I can see him going to a club that's more established in playing regular Champions League football.
nani yes, but certainly not anderson. in fact there were even reports that Barcelona bought half of his ownership rights
You are probably right but as he's only 20 he may realise he has got plenty of time for that. He himself says he wants a move to a big club and doesn't specifically say he wants CL football as so many do. I guess it depends on how well the club and it's vision are sold to him. It certainly can't have done any harm having so many young players breaking through in the last few months.
Young and Hazard would certainly be a statement of intent.
That being said I would think we would be huge outsiders.
You can have Young. He's crap.
ok thanks
Buying Young and Hazard would be a huge step forward but I am not sure they can afford (or even need) both. Surely a centre back is the priority?
The centre backs you seem to be scouting (or linked with anyway) are nowhere near the calibre (relatively) of Young and Hazard which I find surprising.
The centre backs you seem to be scouting (or linked with anyway) are nowhere near the calibre (relatively) of Young and Hazard which I find surprising.
Now who wouldn't want CL football? It's more a case of which club will give him the best opportunity,CL football,financial package etc. I wouldn't rule out Arsenal for those factors as well as London life
Would probably take Hazard a few years to develop the necessary traking back abilities and defensive awareness that the modern winger needs to have. Despite all the skill in the world Nani still isnt quite there yet. So Fergie may just fancy Young as maybe he sees him as having the pace and defensive abilites to make an immediate impact!
Young can play CM too as I've seen on few occasions
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