Eden Hazard, who was as soon as thought of the most effective within the World, has moved down the pecking order since his transfer to Spain.
Hazard’s stint at Chelsea was an astounding success, with him netting 110 objectives in 352 appearances throughout competitions and was a four-time Player of the Year on the membership. He arrived at Real Madrid in a blockbuster deal price 150 million euros in 2019 and has a yr left on his contract.
But his ‘dream’ transfer to the Spanish big was coincidental with the downfall of the previous Belgian worldwide.
In 4 seasons, he has made a meagre 73 appearances throughout all competitions. He may solely discover the online seven occasions and has simply 11 assists below his belt— not the numbers one would count on from somebody of his calibre.
The 32-year-old has not performed a single minute of El Clasico since his transfer away from Chelsea.
La Liga chief Barcelona, on Sunday, beat Real Madrid, courtesy of a aim from substitute Franck Kessie within the added time, to go 12 factors clear on the high.
It was the ninth El Clasico that Hazard needed to watch from the sidelines.
Hazard has solely performed 297 minutes in seven video games this season, together with three in La Liga, three within the Champions League, and one within the Copa del Rey.
One of the primary elements that led to Hazard’s dip in type was the accidents that he suffered. To put this into perspective, he has missed a whopping 63 matches throughout competitions for Madrid whereas solely lacking 21 matches within the seven years that he spent at Chelsea.
Earlier this month, Hazard conceded his relationship with Carlo Ancelotti, saying he isn’t on talking phrases with the Real Madrid boss. “I don’t speak with the coach,” he stated in an interview on Belgian tv.
Hazard stats with Real Madrid and Chelsea – A comparision:
Real Madrid:
La Liga:
| Year | Matches | Goals | Assists |
| 2022-23 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020-21 | 14 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019-20 | 16 | 1 | 3 |
Champions League:
| Year | Matches | Goals | Assists |
| 2022-23 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-2021 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019-2020 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Chelsea
Premier League:
| Year | Matches | Goals | Assists |
| 2018-19 | 37 | 16 | 15 |
| 2017-18 | 34 | 12 | 4 |
| 2016-17 | 36 | 16 | 5 |
| 2015-16 | 31 | 4 | 3 |
| 2014-15 | 38 | 14 | 9 |
Champions League:
| Year | Matches | Goals | Assists |
| 2016-17 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com