Roberto Martinez, the coach of Belgium, has praised Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard as a key member of the team and is eager to use the potential of the 31-year-old against rivals at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.
With only three Laliga games played for Los Blancos (the white) this season, Hazard has struggled to get into the game.
Martinez, according to Rtbf, insists that Hazard, despite appearing to be on the slide at Real Madrid, is a crucial member of the Belgian Red Devils.
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“Does Eden Hazard still play a key role for the national team? Yes, without a doubt,” Martinez added.
“I think he’s posing a significant threat because of his experience, influence over opponents, and continued success,” the author said.
“From a playing standpoint, it’s a profile that ranks among the finest in the world, in my opinion.
“However, we now have to question if he can play 90 minutes, or seven games, in a short amount of time. It’s completely different, and during the next five weeks, his status could drastically shift.
Hazard has 122 appearances for Belgium and 33 goals to his credit. In his four appearances for Real Madrid this season in all competitions, he has one goal and one assist.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup group that includes Belgium also includes Canada, Croatia, and Morocco.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia saw Belgium’s greatest finish, as they came in third place after defeating England 2-0 in the Third-Place Playoff on July 14 at Krestovsky Stadium in Casablanca.