John Obi Mikel: Eden Hazard Could Have Matched Ronaldo and Messi with Better Training

Eden Hazard, a Chelsea legend, is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted footballers of his generation. However, according to former teammate John Obi Mikel, Hazard could have reached the levels of Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi if he had been more dedicated in training.

Mikel revealed that while Hazard’s natural talent was undeniable, his lack of enthusiasm for training may have held him back from achieving even greater heights.  

Read More: https://www.esnnews.com/post/barcelona-targets-luis-diaz-after-missing-nico-williams-desire-doue During his time at Chelsea, Hazard scored 110 goals and provided 85 assists in 352 appearances, helping the club secure multiple trophies, including two Premier League titles and two Europa League victories.

Despite his impressive achievements, Mikel believes that Hazard’s career could have been even more extraordinary. "He didn’t like training.

He relied solely on his technical ability. Imagine if he trained like Ronaldo or Messi?" Mikel remarked, emphasizing the Belgian’s untapped potential.

Read More: https://www.esnnews.com/post/manchester-united-misses-out-geovany-quenda-chelsea-transfer Mikel further shared that Hazard’s disinterest in training was evident at Cobham, Chelsea’s training ground.

"He wouldn’t train much, but when Saturday came, he would dominate the game and win it for us," he said. While Hazard’s approach may not have been ideal, his raw talent still allowed him to shine as one of Chelsea’s all-time greats.