After Eden Hazard, once called the "strongest in the human world" and the "crack of the Premier League," retired at the age of 32, the interview of "Chelsea Senior," who expressed regret for Hazard, was re-examined.
Former England winger Joe Cole, who played for Chelsea in the early 2000s, commented on Hazard, whose career has been in crisis through "The Athletic" in March. "Azar should have been the best player in the world," Cole said. Hazard should have taken the Ballon d'Or, which Luka Modric won (2018).
Azar, a second-line striker from Belgium, was regarded as the best player in the league from 2012 to 2019, showing off his brilliant technique and high purity determination at Chelsea. His career twisted after moving to Real Madrid for a 100 million euro transfer fee in the summer of 2019. After suffering a serious injury in the first season of transfer, he never reproduced his Chelsea performance again until he retired. Azar, who played 352 games for Chelsea in seven years and scored 110 goals (including a total), played 76 games for Real in four years and scored only seven goals. Azar officially announced his retirement on the 10th.
Cole, who has never played with Hazard for Chelsea, said, "Azar didn't live like Cristiano Ronaldo. I didn't wake up at 1 a.m. and take an ice bath, etc. If he had done so, he would have won all the individual awards, but Hazard took his own path," he lamented. 스포츠토토
The biggest individual award Hazard received during his active career was the Premier League Player of the Year award in the 2014-2015 season.
"Liverpool Legend" Jamie Carragher praised Hazard, saying he was a player worthy of the Premier League's all-time team of the year.
Brazilian striker Rodrigo (Real), who was a teammate of Real, said, "Azar you were one of my favorite players. Enjoy your new journey with your family," he said goodbye.
Statistic company "Squoka" introduced on the 10th that only Hazard (two seasons) and Lionel Messi (six seasons) have recorded more than two seasons of 15-15 (goal-assistance) in a single season in Europe's five major leagues since the 2006-2007 season.
Azar decided to retire on Instagram, listening to the "sound of mind," and said, "I was a lucky player. I've been with the best coaches, coaches and colleagues. Thank you to everyone. I will always miss you," he said.