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[rolaholic]

Hazard's been in England for 5+ years,we're used to him by now. I don't really care if he stays or goes ,not a Chelsea fan. Just saying that it should be no surprise at all that Real would be interested,don't know what's so far fetched about that...

He's been pretty underrated on that squad,most of the plaudits go to Lukaku, understandably , and Barkley but yea he's having a solid season. Could be a decent holding mid replacement for Carrick but I don't know if Everton would be willing to sell already.

Kinda holding my hopes out for someone like a Fabinho,Bakayoko or Carvalho , Gueye would be cheaper and more experienced in England though

Fabinho would be ideal. Very well rounded and is extremely calm on the ball. Seems to want the move as well.

My objective is to get to a club with the dimension of Manchester United.

I have no clue if one day I’ll be a United player, but I’ll keep on working so it stops being a rumour and becomes reality.

 

[tomdiginson]

Isn't it Election Year for Pres at Madrid ? Perez will be looking to make a Marquee signing so, it's kinda obvious he's going after Hazard

 

[mastamind89]

WATCH: Teenagers Weston McKennie and Nick Taitague debut for Schalke’s first team
They aren’t called “Schalkemerica” for nothing.

As is customary for German clubs during international windows, Schalke partook in a friendly against second division side Hannover on Thursday. Called up to replace those players away on international duty were six of Schalke’s U19 players — including all three of the club’s 18-year-old American imports.
McKennie and Taitague both earned spots on manager Markus Weinzier’s match day roster but Haji Wright — who made his debut already during the winter break — was ultimately left out due to an unspecified injury.

McKennie, who is only seven months removed from his longtime home of FC Dallas, was involved from the start taking up his natural central midfield role as one half of their standard double-6 midfield. Taitague, who officially signed just last month, was brought on as an 82nd minute substitute, playing out wide on the left. In the end, the two would be the only U19 players used by Weinzier.
This was very much an archetypal performance from McKennie, putting on display all the qualities that have made him such a exciting prospect for Dallas, Schalke, and the U.S. youth set up; natural athleticism, crisp technique, and a cultured understanding of the game. As for Taitague, his coming on so late meant there was little involvement to note for the ex-FC Richmond prodigy.

https://natsabroad.com/watch-teenag...r-schalkes-first-team-c33d8b72ed25#.o8gxyyrqr

 

[Trey Bantz]

Hazard's been in England for 5+ years,we're used to him by now. I don't really care if he stays or goes . Just saying that it should be no surprise at all that Real would be interested,don't know wjhat's so far fetched about that

This. We've seen this so many times before we're used to it.

There's no agenda here.

Real Madrid and Barcelona like to poach the EPL's top players. Lineker, McManaman, Beckham, Owen, Henry, CR7, Bale, Modric, Mascherano, Suarez, the list goes on and on..

 

[jape]

. Just saying that it should be no surprise at all that Real would be interested,don't know what's so far fetched about that...

i think it's widely known that real has shown interest in hazard...they did already a season ago..

what im just having trouble with is you used marca as some evidence like "now it's really real" type of thing. 

marca has no credibility. they have their own agenda which a lot of times doesn't line up with madrid. 

madrid has been linked to just about everyone so of course the hazard things seems like business as usual. 

dybala

aguero

lewa

batman

mbappe

even neymar lmao  

 

[rolaholic]

I only used them because they're Real's biggest mouth piece paper . They're what Sport is to Barca so they're usually solid with Real news. That doesn't mean they'll sign those names ,just that Flo always has his eye on the next best things

 

[rolaholic]

Damn Defoe scored another one and now 8 goals in his last 9 caps for England...

Also saw this crazy stat

[emoji]9917[/emoji] League goals in the last two years...

- Defoe: 29

- Dzeko: 28

- Hernandez: 27

- Dybala: 27

- Muller: 22

Mad underrated. He puts up #'s on an awful squad

 

[jape]

I only used them because they're Real's biggest mouth piece paper

. They're what AS is to Barca so they're usually solid with Real news.

nah they are not the same. 

marca has absolutely no shame.

they tarnished jose's legacy at madrid and have taken shot after shot at their own hero ronnie. 

they even took shots at xabi alonso after he moved to bayern. 

(again this has nothing to do with hazard but on the legitimacy of marca)

they are ruthless and can't be trusted.

 

[imasoleman18]

so tell me whos playing hazard over bale or ronaldo?

 

[rolaholic]

That's my point though,they love to push Florentino's agenda before all. Part of the reason why he's been able to consolidate so much power at the club,he has the media there in his back pocket

 

[jape]

so tell me whos playing hazard over bale or ronaldo?

i would play hazard over bale...easy

hazard is a beast (best player in the BPL) and if you put him around world class talent it will only make him better. 

 

[eiddyfouw]

so tell me whos playing hazard over bale or ronaldo?

i would play hazard over bale...easy

A rare moment here....but I agree with Jape...

Hazard is just something else.

 

[rolaholic]

@OptaJohan:
5 - Danny Blind has now lost five EC/WC qualifiers with the Dutch team, equaling the record (Hiddink/Kessler) for a Dutch NT manager. Lost.

Might just be time to give LVG a ring...

Dunno how the Dutch are gonna qualify for anything at this rate :x

Such a shame cause it's not like they don't have talent

 

[noskey]

@OptaJohan:
5 - Danny Blind has now lost five EC/WC qualifiers with the Dutch team, equaling the record (Hiddink/Kessler) for a Dutch NT manager. Lost.

Might just be time to give LVG a ring...

Dunno how the Dutch are gonna qualify for anything at this rate :x

Such a shame cause it's not like they don't have talent

They aren't These fools need to look outside the Netherlands for a manager if they want to make the WC. Player quality is there, it just needs to be translated into good tactics and chemistry on the pitch. Can't believe I might actually see the Dutch miss a ******* World Cup :x :x

God, I might see the KNVB miss a Euro and World Cup back to back in my lifetime :x :x :x #BlindOut

 

[spacedoodoo]

Hazard to Real Madrid is inevitable. It's the natural progression of a world class footballer. You get your start at Ligue 1, Eredivisie, or Primeira Liga, earn your stripes in the EPL, then move on to the giants like Real Madrid or Barcelona. We've seen it time and time again.

where would he be placed? Striker?

 

[Trey Bantz]

@OptaJohan:
5 - Danny Blind has now lost five EC/WC qualifiers with the Dutch team, equaling the record (Hiddink/Kessler) for a Dutch NT manager. Lost.

Might just be time to give LVG a ring...

Dunno how the Dutch are gonna qualify for anything at this rate :x

Such a shame cause it's not like they don't have talent

They aren't These fools need to look outside the Netherlands for a manager if they want to make the WC. Player quality is there, it just needs to be translated into good tactics and chemistry on the pitch. Can't believe I might actually see the Dutch miss a ******* World Cup :x :x

God, I might see the KNVB miss a Euro and World Cup back to back in my lifetime :x :x :x #BlindOut

Wouldn't be the first time. They didn't qualify in 2002

 

[LA Diggler]

so tell me whos playing hazard over bale or ronaldo?

Would have Hazard on the bench if it came to this. But it's more likely that all three will be in the starting 11 if the transfer happened.

 

[noskey]

Germany - Azerbaijan game... Ian Darke really just asked to his cocommentator "how good is this kid Hector?" after he slotted a pass into the box for Shurrle to score.

Ugh. Had to face palm for that stupid ******* question.

 

[heggsy]

I'd consider moving Ronaldo to striker and having Hazard and Bale either side.

Ronaldo is just a pure goalscoring machine anyways

 

[Trey Bantz]

Germany - Azerbaijan game... Ian Darke really just asked to his cocommentator "how good is this kid Hector?" after he slotted a pass into the box for Shurrle to score.

Ugh. Had to face palm for that stupid ******* question.

Hector is also 26 going on 27, so he isn't exactly a "kid" anymore

 

[AZwildcats]

Why would Madrid want Hazard when the EPL's best player is available for cheaper at Liverpool? Sturridge and Benz up top is the stuff of dreams

 

[Trey Bantz]

Why would Madrid want Hazard when the EPL's best player is available for cheaper at Liverpool? Sturridge and Benz up top is the stuff of dreams

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[tomdiginson]

Why would Madrid want Hazard when the EPL's best player is available for cheaper at Liverpool? Sturridge and Benz up top is the stuff of dreams

Before the injury woes, you'd get down on your knees for him to re-join chelsea.

 

[Trey Bantz]

Why would Madrid want Hazard when the EPL's best player is available for cheaper at Liverpool? Sturridge and Benz up top is the stuff of dreams

Before the injury woes, you'd get down on your knees for him to re-join chelsea.

Yup.

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[tomdiginson]

Forgot that Yaya was balling that season as well.