Carrasco blames injuries for Hazard's Real Madrid failure

Former Atletico Madrid midfielder Yannick Carrasco says Eden Hazard's Real Madrid career was derailed by persistent injuries, not lack of talent. Speaking today on Ruben Uria's YouTube channel, Carrasco explained that Hazard joined Real Madrid in 2019 after a stellar Chelsea career but 'never truly healed' from an ankle problem.

'Outside of Atlético, Eden Hazard is the best player I've ever played with,' Carrasco stated. 'He didn't succeed at Real Madrid because of injuries. Sometimes you just can't control it.' The Al-Shabah player detailed how the unresolved ankle issue led to compensatory injuries in Hazard's hamstrings and quadriceps, ultimately contributing to his 2023 retirement at age 32.

Hazard's €100m transfer from Chelsea in 2019 was expected to revolutionize Real Madrid, but he made just 76 appearances across four seasons, scoring 7 goals. His career illustrates how even elite athletes can be undone by physical issues beyond their control.

For aspiring professionals, what lessons does Hazard's story teach about managing physical health versus pushing through pain in competitive sports?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/09/why-hazard-didnt-succeed-at-real-madrid-carrasco/