Eden Hazard Has Had More Injuries Than His Goal Contributions Since Joining Real Madrid

Real Madrid superstar Eden Hazard’s signing from Chelsea in 2019 was received with utmost hope and excitement following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo in 2018. The Belgium international was touted as the ideal replacement for the departing club legend but has failed to live up to the hype ever since, largely due to injury concerns. A startling stat suggests his struggle with injuries since moving to the Spanish capital.  Hazard was seen limping off in the game against Alaves on Saturday in the 28th minute. He was replaced by Brazilian prodigy Rodrygo. He has now been excluded from the 21-man squad for Real Madrid vs Shakhtar in the Champions League, casting trouble for manager Zinedine Zidane. Real Madrid released an official statement on the Hazard injury crisis ahead of the crunch Champions League clash. The statement read, “Following tests carried out today on our player, Eden Hazard, by Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury in the rectus femoris muscle of his right leg. His recovery will continue to be assessed.”