Guardiola aims a sly dig at Real about Hazard’s fitness

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has aimed a sly dig at Real Madrid for the fitness level of Eden Hazard.

‘If he’s not playing well, something’s going on at Madrid because he is really good,’ Guardiola told Spanish YouTuber DjMaRiiO.

‘Not a top player, another level above. What we saw in England… he is world-class. ‘But the whole world knows that you need a period of adaptation.’

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The former Chelsea star is yet to hit the ground running at Real Madrid since his move to the La Liga giant in the summer.

Hazard suffered an injury ankle injury in November in the 2-2 draw in the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain.Before his two months, injury Hazard has been struggling to make an impact on the team where much is expected from the Belgian star.

Hazard was sensational last season for Chelsea where he scored 21 goals in all competitions. Real Madrid will be up against Manchester City in the Champions League for the first leg of their second-round clash.