Zinedine Zidane discusses Eden Hazard's challenges at Real Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Zinedine Zidane reflected on Eden Hazard's struggles during his tenure at Real Madrid. Despite arriving for approximately €150 million and high expectations after his success at Chelsea, Hazard faced significant physical setbacks that hindered his impact on the team. Zidane acknowledged the player’s charm and expressed disappointment over Hazard's inability to perform at his best, attributing the difficulties to injuries and fitness issues. Zidane, now managing the French national team, recalled positive memories of Hazard during their time together.
- •Zinedine Zidane spoke about Eden Hazard's time at Real Madrid.
- •Hazard joined for €150 million but faced injuries.
- •Zidane expressed disappointment over Hazard's performance.
- •The discussion occurred during Zidane's recent media interaction.
- •Hazard won a La Liga title during his stint with Zidane.
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