It feels good to see Real Madrid number 7 on the pitch once more. Especially when it evolves painlessly and mentally liberated. This Sunday evening, Eden Hazard made his big comeback post-ankle operation with just half an hour of play at the end of the match.
The opportunity to already realize that the objective of the surgical intervention seems to have been fulfilled. Rid of his metal plate which caused him a little discomfort, Hazard did not hesitate to project himself forward as soon as he had the opportunity.
We have indeed seen him attempt a few dribbles, place several accelerations in the axis and easily use his body to cause faults when his top speed was a little lacking. Two defenders of Cadiz have also been lined with yellow because of him.
The captain of the Red Devils, however, failed to make the difference in a very complicated game (1-1) once morest a valiant team from Cadiz who are fighting once morest relegation. Without several big saves – including a penalty – from Lunin (replacing Courtois, left to rest), the people of Madrid would probably have lost the match.
It doesn’t matter for the Spanish champions. This meeting made it possible above all to offer playing time to players who are less usually used. And to allow Eden Hazard to pick up the pace. He will once more have the opportunity to show himself next Sunday once morest Betis, just to be ready to play on May 28 at the Stade de France once morest Liverpool.
There will then be the four League of Nations meetings with Belgium (3, 8, 11 and 14 June), before planning for next season… in Madrid. “His plan is quite clear: he will stay here and he will do it with a lot of motivation because he hasn’t had a good time in recent years. He wants to show his quality and he stays to prove it.”launched Carlo Ancelotti who will however have to trust him more.
S. Ha.
