“The danger is no luck in Real Madrid”-Martinez insists that the poorly formed winger is still “essential” for Belgium

Roberto Martinez said that Eden Hazard was unlucky at Real Madrid, and he insisted that the poor winger is still “essential” for Belgium.

Since the transfer from Chelsea to Santiago Bernabéu for 100 million euros (86 million pounds/121 million US dollars) in the summer of 2019, Hazard has been working hard to achieve his expectations of Real Madrid.

The 2020-21 season is another disappointing season for the 30-year-old player, as injuries continue to limit his overall contribution, but Martinez is optimistic that he can recover to his best in the European Championship status.

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The Belgian coach believes that Hazard has suffered misfortune in the Spanish capital and hopes to see him start enjoying football again at the beginning of the summer championship.

“Very few people talk about the luck factor in football, so far he has not encountered this situation in Madrid,” Martinez said. Vanguard.

“He cannot be taken seriously there because he has not played. Before Chelsea, he was never injured.

“For us, he is an indispensable player. He is the captain and a symbol. I hope that in our environment, he can change his luck and smile again on the court.

“Because when Eden has fun, his football will make a difference, and that’s what we are all waiting for.”

Hazard’s challenging start at Real Madrid

Hazard has missed a total of 60 games in the first two seasons of Real Madrid due to injuries, including the most recent 32 games.

Therefore, the former Chelsea star has only played 43 times for the club so far, with only 5 goals and 8 assists.

Hazard’s international record

Hazard has always been a stable model at the international level. In 2008, Belgium, who was only 17 years old, made his debut.

Since then, the fickle attacker has played 107 times for his country, scored 32 goals, and led the Red Devils to the World Cup semi-finals in 2018.

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