Oscar, former Chelsea player, has praised Eden Hazard’s exceptional dribbling ability and considers him one of the best players he has ever played with. Hazard recently announced his retirement from football at the age of 32, following a period of injury struggles during his time at Real Madrid.
Before his move to Spain, Hazard established himself as one of the Premier League’s top players during his time at Chelsea. He scored an impressive 110 goals in 352 appearances for the Blues and won two Premier League titles, two Europa Leagues, the FA Cup, and the League Cup during his seven-year tenure.
Hazard joined Chelsea at the same time as Oscar in 2012, and the two players developed a close relationship both on and off the pitch during their time at Stamford Bridge. Their partnership tore apart Premier League defenses with their exceptional link-up play. Oscar, who currently plays for Shanghai Port in the Chinese Super League, attributes Hazard’s unstoppable dribbling ability as the key factor in their success.
In an exclusive interview with talkSPORT, Oscar said, “Hazard is one of the best players I played with. Not just because Eden was so good, but the way we played together and the way we understood each other [meant] we almost played the same football. Of course, we have different styles, but we think the same.”
Oscar fondly remembers their time together at Chelsea, stating, “I have many memories of playing with Eden. I think we arrived at the same time at Chelsea. We are the same age, and he played in Belgium as a number ten, and I played in Brazil as a number ten at this time. When he arrived, we always tried to find each other and to play together because we like to play fast and pass and move, and every time we did this in the first year, it was amazing.”
The Brazilian midfielder also highlights Hazard’s personality and love for Brazilian players and people, which made it easy for them to develop a strong relationship. He describes Hazard as an amazing player with a different talent, praising his dribbling skills and ability to attack defenders. Oscar enjoyed playing alongside Hazard and witnessing his incredible performances on the pitch.
Oscar recalls one memorable goal they scored together against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, where he passed the ball to Hazard, who then went on to score. These moments created great memories for both players during their time at Chelsea.
In conclusion, Oscar’s admiration for Eden Hazard’s dribbling ability and their strong partnership at Chelsea is evident. Hazard’s retirement from football marks the end of an era for one of the Premier League’s most talented players. His contributions to Chelsea will always be remembered, and his partnership with Oscar will be cherished by fans and teammates alike.