Real Madrid Star Facing Spell On Sidelines Until February
According to a recent report by The Sun, Real Madrid wing wizard Eden Hazard will miss the Spanish Super Cup which is set to kick off in Saudi Arabia next month due to an ankle injury.
According to a recent report by The Sun, Real Madrid wing wizard Eden Hazard will miss the Spanish Super Cup which is set to kick off in Saudi Arabia next month due to an ankle injury.
It is believed that Los Blancos are not willing to take any risks with the Belgian international, who is now expected to make his comeback on either late January or early February depending upon how long it takes for him to recover and get back to full fitness.
The 28-year-old has endured a stop-start campaign after joining the Galacticos from Chelsea last summer. He has struggled to get a regular run of matches and has missed a significant chunk of this season due to various injuries.
The Belgian star has been left frustrated after injuring his hamstring, foot and now, his ankle. There are some growing concerns at the Spanish capital over whether he will be able to return to his best in the coming months.
Hazard has played in only 13 matches for the La Liga giants this term, scoring once while creating four assists across all fronts. He has averaged 1.1 shots, 1.4 key passes and 4.4 dribbles per game in the Spanish top-flight (stats via whoscored).
With the UEFA Champions League knockout stages set to resume in February, it is no wonder that Madrid are not taking any risks with their prized asset. The worst thing for them would be rush the player back when they have enough depth to cope with the Belgian’s absence. Furthermore, the January transfer window will serve as an ideal opportunity for Zinedine Zidane to strengthen his squad so that his side can challenge for major trophies in the new year.
Hazard is a generational talent who could help the Spanish giants reclaim their place at the top of European football. Despite his recent struggles at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, the fact remains that the 106-time capped Belgian international is a world-class winger who can score or create goals regularly at the highest level.
Therefore, Hazard’s unavailability until February will be a huge blow for Zidane as it will be difficult for the Frenchman to find a suitable replacement for the ex-Chelsea winger. The Galacticos will be in for a testing period next month when they face the likes of Getafe, Valencia and Sevilla across all competitions.