The winger is set to start Belgium’s last game of the group stage, but he admits he can’t play the full 90 minutes.
Eden Hazard believes he will have to change his style of play due to his recurring ankle injury. The Belgian winger has been ravaged by injuries since joining Real Madrid from Chelsea against € 100million two years ago. Eden Hazard, 30, was limited to just 10 La Liga and Champions League starts in 2020-21 as he suffered several moments on the sidelines throughout the campaign.
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The Belgian star admits he is still not ready to play a full game but insists he can still shine for his club and his country. “We’ll see how the game goes, but I might not be ready to play 90 minutes“he said at a press conference ahead of Monday’s game against Finland.”I will play as many minutes as possible at a high level. If it’s 50, it’s 50. If it’s 60, it’s 60. We’ll see “.
“I never doubted my qualities, but whether I would be 100% fit for the European Championship. I have broken my ankle three times, it will never be like 10 years ago. But I know if I’m in good shape I can prove myself on the pitch. That’s what I’m working on now. “, added the Belgian winger. A very sad revelation for all lovers of the former prodigy of LOSC and Chelsea.
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“The tournament is long, we want to go as far as possible”
The former Chelsea star came on in the second half of his side’s opening two games against Russia and Denmark. Belgium have already qualified for the next round, which means Roberto Martinez could make some changes to his squad for the final group stage game against Finland on Monday. Roberto Martinez has said Hazard is set to start the game and the player is eager to get in shape ahead of the round of 16.
