Despite his status as one of the most celebrated young players in the world, Chelsea's Eden Hazard still fights his own mental demons.
In a recent interview with Sport / Foot Magazine, Hazard opened up about what he sees as the difference between him and modern day legends of the game like Messi and Ronaldo:
"I often ask myself what I might do to be like Messi and Ronaldo and score 50 or 60 goals in a season? I try of course, but I realize that I will never be a true scorer. It's not in me."
Hazard goes on to add that it is not a physical barrier that stands in his way. He says, "It is mainly mental. At 2-0, not thinking that is enough for example. Sometimes I still think after a goal, 'that's enough.' I'm not in search of records like some other players – if I can score between 15 and 20 goals each season, I will be very happy."
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho might not be happy to hear this from his young star, especially as the club starts its 2015-15 campaign with only 4 points in the standings in as many weeks.
As if sensing the eyes of his teammates and coaches on him, Hazard added, "I'm at a peak of my career but I want to become even better every day. I'm not there yet."
(H/T sportmagazine.levif.be)
