'Grealish is like Hazard; same build, strong legs...'

BeSoccer 4 years ago 959
Montage of Jack Grealish and Eden Hazard. AFP/EFE

Former Liverpool player and 'Sky Sports' commentator Jamie Carragher praised Aston Villa striker Jack Grealish and compared him to Real Madrid's Eden Hazard.

Jack Grealish is one of the footballers of the moment. He almost left Aston Villa during the last transfer market, but the Englishman continued in the team to become one of their best players.

His six goals and five assists so far have not gone unnoticed by former Liverpool player and 'Sky Sports' commentator Jamie Carragher.

"I'm a big fan of Grealish and he's not a conventional midfielder. So when I see or hear the links with Paul Gascoigne, I don't see them clearly, he doesn't play in that position.

Carragher compared him with Eden Hazard, Real Madrid player who was injured again recently: "He is neither Sterling, nor Mané, nor Salah, who do use speed all the time. When he runs he does it around the area. How many times did we see Hazard do the same?

"Due to the position in which he plays we should compare him with Eden Hazard. On this left side, they have the same build, strong legs and also something else behind it all" he concluded.

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