UEFA EURO 2020 has started and Belgium has won both of their matches. Belgium has a very popular player in their squad who also plays for Real Madrid. Eden Hazard is one of the best dribblers in the world and a vital player of the team for which he plays. But Roberto Martinez has not yet given him the chance to start for Belgium. Fans want to know Why Eden Hazard is not starting for Belgium in EURO 2020.
Belgium started their Euro 2020 journey by defeating Russia. Romelo Lukaku and Thomas Meunier scored goals to clinch the victory. In that match, Eden Hazard was left on the bench. He came as a substitute and replace Dries Mertens. In their second match, Belgium defeated Denmark. Eden Hazard again was left on the bench and came in place of Yannick Carrasco. Belgium has already qualified for the next stage of Euro 2020.
Eden Hazard was not been given the opportunity to start for Belgium in Euro 2020 because of his fitness issues and injury concerns. A string of niggling injuries have hampered his performances and restricted him from starting the match. Eden Hazard’s role in the Belgium Euro squad for this summer’s European Champions was a topic for conversation. The 30-year-old has had another year of struggles at Real Madrid, suffering from injury problems and poor form when he does make it to the pitch. The coach hopes that Hazard can return to his best level at this summer’s tournament to aid Belgium’s quest for glory. Even after a season of poor performance, he was selected in Belgium Euro 2020 squad.
Roberto Martinez was impressed with Hazard’s contribution at Saint Petersburg Stadium and said that the national team captain “is ready to play longer.” Martinez also said that he’s not sure if Hazard will start or come on later because he doesn’t think “he can play 90 minutes.”
There is a high probability that Eden Hazard might start for Belgium against Finland.
Hazard was one of the world’s best at Chelsea, lighting up the Premier League for years. Much was expected of Hazard when he completed a €100 million (£91m/$114m) move to Santiago Bernabeu from Chelsea last summer. The Belgium international was initially seen as the natural successor to Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined Juventus in 2018, but he hasn’t quite been able to live up to that billing during his debut season in La Liga.
Belgium, the top-ranked FIFA team, are among the favourites for the tournament. Martinez has led the Red Devils to being the top ranked country in the world, an incredible feat. Belgium Euro 2020 squad has two of the best players in the prime of their career – Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku – and an ageing defence, this feels like the last chance for the Golden Generation to claim a trophy. Although, it seems like taking into consideration the form and fitness of Eden Hazard, it will be difficult for him to get a place in the lineup.
Belgium Euro 2020 Squad
Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Simon Mignolet, Matz Sels
Defenders: Jan Vertonghen, Toby Alderweireld, Thomas Vermaelen, Thomas Meunier, Jason Denayer, Dedryck Boyata, Leander Dendoncker, Timothy Castagne
Midfielders: Axel Witsel, Kevin De Bruyne, Nacer Chadli, Yannick Carrasco, Youri Tielemans, Thorgan Hazard, Dennis Praet, Hans Vanaken
Forwards: Eden Hazard, Dries Mertens, Romelu Lukaku, Christian Benteke, Michy Batshuayi, Jeremy Doku, Leandro Trossard
UEFA EURO 2020 Team Analysis : Belgium Euro squad and probable lineup
