He really struggled at the Santiago Bernabeu, largely because of injuries. In the end, Hazard was only able to score seven goals in 76 appearances for the Spanish club.<\/p>\n
During his time at Stamford Bridge<\/a>, though, the Belgian was obviously a huge success after scoring 110 times in 352 outings.<\/p>\n According to Desailly<\/a>, Hazard needed to put in extra effort and not just rely on his talent if he wanted to make it at Real Madrid.<\/p>\n The World Cup winner has also suggested that elements of Hazard\u2019s lifestyle, such as his diet, could have had an impact on him.<\/p>\n In an interview with The Independent<\/a>, Desailly said: \u201cHe was well protected at Chelsea and he did very well. Amazing Hazard, we love him. But when he joined Real Madrid, other players are there. You need to be committed also at the training session, your lifestyle, your diet, what you drink, what you eat, the intensity of the stress.<\/p>\n \u201cProbably he had enough. He realised that at Chelsea it works only on his talent. But at Madrid he had to give something extra that he was not capable to give out.\u201d<\/p>\n Another France legend also spoke about the retired Belgium international recently and had something very positive to say about him.<\/p>\n When asked which player he would pay to watch, Thierry Henry picked Hazard<\/a>, who he has worked with in the past.<\/p>\n Hazard was part of two title-winning teams at Chelsea, winning the Premier League<\/a> crown in 2015 and 2017.<\/p>\n Today, the Blues are miles away from even competing for the trophy. However, Desailly thinks Chelsea can go up another level<\/a> by signing an experienced centre-forward.<\/p>\n The Frenchman said: \u201cI still believe that they need that experienced striker to be able to bring the team to another level.\u201d<\/p>\n Chelsea have just signed Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, while Emanuel Emegha is set to join the club next summer. Considering that, it would be a surprise if the Club World Cup<\/a> winners decide to bring in another No.9 in 2026.<\/p>\n![\"Marcel](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2237748177-1024x668.jpg\")
Photo by Neal Simpson\/Sportsphoto\/Allstar via Getty ImagesMarcel Desailly claims Eden Hazard needed to give more at Real Madrid<\/p>\n![\"Eden](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-1232712933-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by James Williamson \u2013 AMA\/Getty ImagesMarcel Desailly knows what current Chelsea team have to do to reach next level<\/p>\n