John Obi Mikel, a former Chelsea midfielder, recently shed light on his time at Stamford Bridge and provided a rare glimpse into the training routines of his former teammate, Eden Hazard. Mikel and Hazard spent five successful years together at Chelsea, winning numerous trophies while playing under the management of Jose Mourinho, Rafael Benitez, Guus Hiddink, and Antonio Conte.
Although both players left the club in 2017 and 2019, respectively, Mikel has now disclosed that despite being a game-changer on the pitch, Hazard was the laziest footballer he had ever encountered. Nevertheless, Mikel acknowledged that Hazard’s standout performances on matchday allowed him to get away with it.
”Every player strives to secure a place in the starting 11, making it imperative to attend all training sessions without exception.
While it’s not acceptable to slack off, I’ve heard stories about Eden Hazard being the exception. Despite being notorious for being the laziest footballer, he consistently performs on the weekends and earns the title of Man of the Match. In those moments, he would rally us and say, ‘See, guys, this is what I do”
For seven years, Hazard shone as a player for the Premier League giants, earning two Premier League titles, two Europa Leagues, an FA Cup, and a League cup. In 2019, he moved to Real Madrid, but his time in Spain has been challenging, characterized by frequent injuries, difficulty finding form, and criticism for gaining weight.
At the Qatar World Cup with Belgium, questions were raised about his fluctuating weight, but Mikel defended him, noting that he has since trimmed down. Mikel And Hazard were teammates at Chelsea for 4 Years, Mikel left Stamford Bridge in January 2017.