MX23RW : Thursday, December 12 22:14:37| >> :60:2909:2909:

Rudi Garcia praises Eden Hazard

Garcia praises Hazard
© PA Photos
Rudi Garcia describes outgoing Belgian wonderkid Eden Hazard as "irreplaceable".

Lille boss Rudi Garcia has said that he is "proud" to have played a part in Eden Hazard's fledgling career.

The Belgian star, who has scored 17 goals this season, is likely to make a decision on his future tonight, with Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea battling for his signature.

Garcia said that there is not much point in trying to replace the 21-year-old winger, who he described as a "unique" talent.

"Eden Hazard has an irreplaceable style," said Garcia. "There's no point in looking for someone to replace him that has his qualitites and his level. He's unique!

"I am proud to have taken my part in his progress. I often said he would be one of Europe's greatest players. He's an exceptional player who made history at the club. We will celebrate him."

Hazard has been named Ligue 1's Player of the Year for the past two seasons.

ID:28083: cacheID:28083:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2104:
Written by
Michael Penkman
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Eden Hazard
Read Next:
Hazard to reveal new club tonight
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!