Eden Hazard believes Manchester City have the best player in the world on their books.
On current form, perhaps Real Madrid’s trident of Vinicius Junior, Toni Kroos and Jude Bellingham could be considered some of the best players in the world.
However, Manchester City have several superstars of their own who fit the bill as well — such as Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri and Phil Foden to name a few.
Eden Hazard makes bold claim about Kevin De Bruyne
Previously, Hazard has admitted that he watches football for players like De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva.
City have 14 players at the European Championship who will be desperate to play a key role in their country winning the coveted trophy.
Eden Hazard feels one of the key reasons why Belgium could win Euro 2024 is because they have the best player in the world at their disposal: De Bruyne.
Hazard told ITV Sport: “I think they have a great chance, they have the best player in the world, so let’s see, to win something, sometimes, you need a bit of luck with injuries and this and that, so they have great chance, they are good.”
Eden Hazard was asked: “Belgium are a very talented side, you alluded to him, Kevin De Bruyne, is he still the key man for you guys?”
Hazard replied: “Of course, he’s the captain, to have him in the team is a bonus.”
When asked why the £54.5 million man is a special player, he said: “I think everyone saw it for the last three years, I don’t even need to say it that he’s special, especially in [the] Premier League, he shows to the world his class. He can make everything, every pass, he can see everything quicker than anyone, faster than anyone, that’s why he’s special.”
The retired winger also praised another Belgian player for Manchester City in Jeremy Doku, who he tipped to have a big future.
Kevin De Bruyne will be delighted to hear such high praise
Having trained and played with Eden Hazard for years, who was one of the best players of his generation, De Bruyne would be flattered to hear such high praise from him.
The former Chelsea superstar was a phenomenon, both for club and country.
Considering De Bruyne entered the European Championship off the back of a difficult season that was riddled by injuries, he would be happy to discover that a legend of the game still has huge faith in his qualities.
For the midfield maestro and Belgium’s sake, Hazard’s kind words give him a confidence boost that has a positive impact on his performances at the tournament.