Eden Hazard has always been compared to Lionel Messi for his multifaceted talent. However, due to various reasons, he could not reach that peak. Only now can we see an extremely, sublime Hazard and to conquer the highest steps is not too far away.
In the top 5 European National Championship tournaments up to now, Hazard is one of the players with the best form. He has scored 10 goals and 10 assists. This is also the second best achievement in Europe after Lionel Messi, this "lifetime legend" has had 17 goals and 10 assists.
This season under the guidance of coach Sarri, Hazard is playing extremely well. This is also the wish of the Italian coach himself. When he first came to Chelsea, he promised: At Chelsea he is a very important player, he can win everything, including the Ballon dOr. Previously, coach Conte also had such sweet words, but with whats happening, it seems that only Sarri can do what he has promised.
Sarri has given Chelsea a dedicated attacking style of play along with superior ball control. This philosophy is the catalyst that makes Hazard play to his strengths. He doesn't have to play wing and support the defense much anymore. Instead, receiving more balls and playing more freely, many Hazard matches were arranged to play as a real 9 number. This is also the position where Messi has played the most sublimely for Barcelona.
Statistics show that Hazard is not much less than Messi at the moment. Hazard was voted the best player of the match 8 times while Messi was 10. On average, Hazard successfully dribbled the ball 3.0 times per game, Messi was 4.2. Another very important metric is Messi's decisive pass in each Hazard match of 2.8 of 3.2. The insignificant difference between these two superstars is something we can clearly see.
Witnessing his teammates' brilliant form, Barkley had to exclaim: "At the moment I think he is the best player with his playing style." He even rated his teammates as better than Messi and Ronaldo: "Hazard is of course better, he doesn't play selfishly like them, he will be very happy to assist 2 goals and then the home team wins. Coach Pochettino also admitted: He is the type of player who plays at a very high level, like Messi and Ronaldo, it is difficult to stop people like them.
To be able to affirm that Eden to reach the level of Lionel Messi is extremely difficult for anyone. But if he can continue to show his current form, Hazard will soon reach the class he often wishes for.
