I wouldnt mind giving him a shot in the number 10 position, let him see more of the ball and build his confidence. Pluds I gthink willian deserves a run in the side on the left.

I think we have missed leaders un the attack this year, as last year we had mata and lampard both capable of leading the attack, and taking responsibility. Unfortunately lamps doesnt look like he has it in him, and mata confidence has took a knock after loosing his place.

I can not wait til the hazard thats bursts past platers return.

Whoever referred to him as a flop in the match thread needs to change sports, as football clearly isnt for them.

I remember two games last season agasint Basel home and away when he played in the no.10 position and he was quality in both games.

Plays best at No 10 in my view but it's bad enough with Oscar and Mata as it is. 

Somethings happened with Hazard. If I had to guess a theory id say he didnt take criticism well and is maube stewing.

Jose visibly uncomfortable with the questions regarding him.

I doubt it very much but if Hazard can't handle it, then he has no business being a professional footballer nor a chelsea player. 

 

As I said, I'm sure it was an explainable situation. A family problem, or whatever. Jose might have just given him a rest from training. Doubt very much they've fallen out or w/e the media will sh*tstorm tomorrow. 

 

Apparently Roman is in the dressing room as well. 

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He wants to watch how hard Willian works off the ball.

What do we think of this? It seems more than Eden been given a rest. To me it seems like he has thrown his toys out the pram. I do hope it isn't the case.

Jose said post match that Eden will feature at the weekend, so no need to get in a tizzy people. 

What do we think of this? It seems more than Eden been given a rest. To me it seems like he has thrown his toys out the pram. I do hope it isn't the case.

 

Well i am listening on 5 live and something definitely has happened. He was saying that Hazard has made a mistake, and that kids make mistakes. It seems like it's been sorted now though and all is forgiven, he said he would be involved in the next league game.

Well i am listening on 5 live and something definitely has happened. He was saying that Hazard has made a mistake, and that kids make mistakes. It seems like it's been sorted now though and all is forgiven, he said he would be involved in the next league game.

Problem is, how can you drop the front 4 who went today? I would say same again for the weekend. prehaps the only difference I would consider if Ryan is fit put him in at leftback and push Azpi to right back

Schurrle wasn't amazing today. I like the sound of Willian/mata/hazard to start on Saturday.

Had a dream that Hazard was bought by RMCF.

 

Sadly that may happen in the future. Hope we keep onto him for as long as possible. 

Problem is, how can you drop the front 4 who went today? I would say same again for the weekend. prehaps the only difference I would consider if Ryan is fit put him in at leftback and push Azpi to right back

 

By involved he may have meant that he will be on the bench.

Eden was late @ training monday, cause he went to Lille to see his brother the day before.

no big deal, he 'll play saturday...

 

In the national team he was eating a burger once, while his teammates were still playing :-)

As Jose said, kids make mistakes and he has to "father" him through this.  I wouldn't read too much into it

jose played a blinder...press scented blood and a big row, he said I've dealt with it, he's been punished, back playing Saturday...hopefully eden has learnt his lesson and we'll see him back to his best soon enough...it was only a few weeks ago at schalke that he looked like he was getting his mojo back

Every pundit that touched upon this Hazard thing seems to think Mourinho is not satisfied with his defensive contribution, and i really dont think thats the case

 

I actually think Mourinho wants more from Hazard in attack.

 

He desperately lacks directness this season. He rarely produces anything of note. Even in the games hes scored in i felt he couldve done much more. Its like hes lacking confidence and doesnt want to take responsibility, and a player of his ability has to be the one taking the game by the scruff of its neck.

 

Time and time again he bursts through the center of the field leaving 2 or 3 players behind him and then when we're all expecting him to go for goal he just passes it to the nearest teammate like a hot potato.

 

I know the usual will pop out, how Mourinho stifles his creativity, but thats a load of bollocks. He kept up with Ozil, who didnt defend, had 30 minute spells when he was nowhere to be seen, just for that moment 1 moment of brilliance where Ozil would set it up perfectly for a goal. I very much doubt Joses words to Hazard before the match are 'Defend, defend, defend!!! And in attack, just keep it simple.'

Every pundit that touched upon this Hazard thing seems to think Mourinho is not satisfied with his defensive contribution, and i really dont think thats the case

 

I actually think Mourinho wants more from Hazard in attack.

 

He desperately lacks directness this season. He rarely produces anything of note. Even in the games hes scored in i felt he couldve done much more. Its like hes lacking confidence and doesnt want to take responsibility, and a player of his ability has to be the one taking the game by the scruff of its neck.

 

Time and time again he bursts through the center of the field leaving 2 or 3 players behind him and then when we're all expecting him to go for goal he just passes it to the nearest teammate like a hot potato.

 

I know the usual will pop out, how Mourinho stifles his creativity, but thats a load of bollocks. He kept up with Ozil, who didnt defend, had 30 minute spells when he was nowhere to be seen, just for that moment 1 moment of brilliance where Ozil would set it up perfectly for a goal. I very much doubt Joses words to Hazard before the match are 'Defend, defend, defend!!! And in attack, just keep it simple.'

 

Spot on, this is exactly how i feel towards Hazard right now.

Eden Hazard watched Chelsea overcome Schalke from the stands after the Belgian was dropped from the squad having missed training on Monday after his late return from a visit to his former club Lille.

José Mourinho, who made six changes to the team defeated 2-0 at Newcastle United on Saturday, opted against selecting Hazard after confirming he had missed the session earlier this week.

Hazard had been invited to Lille's Ligue 1 game against Monaco and, as a returning hero, had been presented to the crowd before kick-off before taking a seat in the directors' box.

The £34m midfielder, who is Chelsea's joint top scorer this season, was due back at Cobham on Monday morning but was delayed in his return and his omission from the team for the 3-0 victory over Schalke was duly considered punishment for that indiscipline. Mourinho was initially reluctant to address the subject, merely replying: "Willian played fantastically well," when considering Hazard's absence. He had earlier confirmed the 22-year-old had missed training and, when pressed, added: "I don't want to lie. He is not injured.

"Did he forget the time? Look, he's a kid. Kids make mistakes and fathers have to be clever in the way they educate their sons. He didn't play. He wanted to play. He was sad because he didn't play. We won without him. On Saturday [against West Bromwich Albion] he is back. So, end of story. Let's forget Eden because I didn't select him and, on Saturday, he will be with the team. We know his talent. He will be on the bench or playing but he will be in the squad, for sure."

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/nov/06/chelsea-eden-hazard-schalke-training

Don't know about everyone else, but if the manager kept calling me a 'kid' when I was 22 and had a wife and child I would get pretty annoyed.

Footballers are constantly referred to as boy so I don't think he really cares.

If a company was paying me about 180k a week the manager could call me what ever they like.

Did anyone else see that he looked well pissed off whenever the camera was on Jose and you could see Hazard sitting behind the bench?

If a company was paying me about 180k a week the manager could call me what ever they like.

 

Haha, this is true. Well said sir. 

Did anyone else see that he looked well pissed off whenever the camera was on Jose and you could see Hazard sitting behind the bench?

 

I think you're overthinking it sir.