"Hazard surprised me, I thought he'd be there for the first matchday"

"Hazard surprised me, I thought he'd be there for the first matchday"

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Hazard is hoping for a successful season at Real. AFP

Eden Hazard's first year was not what the Belgian had hoped. Neither did Real Madrid fans and staff, as former Real Madrid manager Bernd Schuster acknowledged.

Eden Hazard wants to start his second season with Real Madrid on the right foot. The Belgian, who is not yet in shape, was out for the match against Real Sociedad.

It is precisely the little impact he's made since his arrival from Chelsea that has been the subject of debate on Real Madrid forums, as well as in media circles.

One person who knows Real Madrid well is former coach Bernd Schuster. "Hazard has surprised me, I thought that this year he would hurry to be there from the first day," said the German.

"It is important for him to come into his own this year, it's needed more than ever because he can make a difference," added Schuster about the Belgian's role to the radio station 'Onda Cero'.