Imagine how good he'll be in his second season, if we get a half decent manager...! Its exciting to ponder the possiblities once this abhorrance of a season is over..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmIlGvoka9s

 

I really like this video. It doesn't show many of his goals but rather his overall contribution to the team. He's had a brilliant first season for us and long may it continue!

That was beautiful, if he can start playing at that level all the time he could be the best in the world, the only person i've seen with as good a ball control ever is Zidane, but Hazard can do it at a far greater pace.

you ever heard of a player called Lionel Messi?

Ronaldinho in his prime too, if you're looking at recent examples.

you ever heard of a player called Lionel Messi?

 

who?

 

but seriously, I think Zidane's ball control is unparalleled, Messi will no doubt go down as the better player because of his goalscoring exploits, but on a weekly basis Zidane would dance his way through anyone using every inch of his foot (or thigh or chest or head) and always maintained perfect control, Messi's brilliance is more to do with his amazing pace and agility and his ability to shift his weight so quickly that he can catch his defenders off balance and soar past them (which is no less impressive)

compared to

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iniesta' has a truelly unbelievable touch. I think he is the closest to zidane imo.

not sure how to post a video on my phone, but 'iniesta 2012/13) is a fantastic video, if anyone could post it?

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Imagine how good he'll be in his second season, if we get a half decent manager...! Its exciting to ponder the possiblities once this abhorrance of a season is over..

 

 

Fair call on the manager, but just as importantly, Imagine how good he will be if we get a top class centre-forward playing in front of him!

iniesta' has a truelly unbelievable touch. I think he is the closest to zidane imo.

not sure how to post a video on my phone, but 'iniesta 2012/13) is a fantastic video, if anyone could post it?

Mata's ain't bad either.

who?

but seriously, I think Zidane's ball control is unparalleled, Messi will no doubt go down as the better player because of his goalscoring exploits, but on a weekly basis Zidane would dance his way through anyone using every inch of his foot (or thigh or chest or head) and always maintained perfect control, Messi's brilliance is more to do with his amazing pace and agility and his ability to shift his weight so quickly that he can catch his defenders off balance and soar past them (which is no less impressive)

compared to

They're all just pale shades of Zola...

Why was hazard not in the squad at Man U? Was he injured ? I hope not

had a tight calf from the Basel game, he was able to train but FSW didn't want to risk him. I thought he should have been on the bench really, but it worked out well in the end - Spurs and Basel are going to be big, big games. Look forward to him giving Walker a runaround.

Cheers mate totally agree about the bench but like you say don't matter tomorrow we need to win then that's us in the top 4 then. Just need to win the europa too

had a tight calf from the Basel game, he was able to train but FSW didn't want to risk him. I thought he should have been on the bench really, but it worked out well in the end - Spurs and Basel are going to be big, big games. Look forward to him giving Walker a runaround.

 

we've already beat Basel :P

 

Incredibly strong for a smaller lad

Seeing his name on the team sheet tomorrow will just give me that more confidence we will win.

Okay now Villa is over - this man is our main focus... Pray it's not serious.

Any word on Hazard's condition? How serious is his injury?

2 assists from him today,please be fit for Benfica. Didn't look good though :(.

well the season may be over for him but i dont think its serious. maybe a month off the pitch

Absolutely brilliant first season at Chelsea, which looks to be over, sadly.

 

The most talented player we've ever had I think and next season he will really come into his own.

 

22 years old, came from France, has adapted to the Prem with ease.

 

Big loss on Wednesday but I don't care, today was much more important for me and he got the assists.

 

Tweaked his hamstring and there's no way he'll be fit.

 

What a brilliant f**king player. He's got it all. Intelligence to boot.

 

Pace, strength, vision, skill, flair, touch, he's got a shot on him and he can finish.

 

Courage and temperament.

 

He's a gem. A bonafide gem.

The run he did when he knacked his hammy was a thing of beauty, pace, power and skill. Just stunning.

he's amazing. has everything to become the dominant player in the league. when he inevitably goes to madrid or barcelona we'll be able to say 'he played for us'.

 

to think people didn't want him because he was a bit of a tease on twitter.

His only flaw is his facial hair.

 

He could learn a lot off Mata.

He's been walking wounded for a couple of games now, I'm guessing today was just one game too many.

 

Massive loss for the final, he's going to be outstanding next season, really gives me hope for our prospects next year, what a brilliant singing he has been.

He's had an impressive season, considering his age and the fact that he came to a new league with a different culture and playing style from Ligue 1 (he also had to learn English, from memory). 

 

At his best, he's shown it all; dribbling ability, technique and pace which are almost second to none, a jawdropping bag of tricks, quality off-the-ball movement, creativity and a surprising amount of stamina for a winger. I've also been impressed by his ability to keep on the field in a pretty rough league, especially when you consider his slight build.

 

Inevitably though he's been overworked, so his performances have been a bit inconsistent (could have partially been Benitez's fault though given that he has afforded his players less creative freedom than RDM did) and now he's incurred this injury.

 

It's remarkable to think that he's only 22 - his future is gilt-edged, for sure.  

Edited May 11, 201313 yr by DaRick