Eden Hazard, retired since 2023, continues to make an impression, notably that of his former mentor with the Red Devils, Thierry Henry. On the Sky Sports set, Roberto Martinez’s former assistant gave a moving testimony on the legacy left by the Belgian winger, saluting his exceptional talent and his love of the game.
During his time at Chelsea (2012-2019), Eden Hazard established himself as a Premier League legend, making an impression with his decisive actions. For Thierry Henry, Hazard was not content to follow the instructions. “Eden hurt the opponent in any situation, from any position. Left foot, right foot, pivoting… A football in its own right. I would pay to see this type of player play”he declared.
Hazard, a unique player according to Henry
Despite a mixed end to his career at Real Madrid, Henry believes that Hazard remained true to his values: “He doesn’t want to worry, just play and enjoy life. He always told himself that if he wasn’t good enough anymore, he would leave. And that’s what he did. »
Finally, Henry highlighted Hazard’s unique impact on his teams: “I worked with him and sometimes, in the national team, you just had to give him the ball, and he found the solutions. » A recognition which confirms the intact aura of the former Red Devil, a true icon of modern football.
