Don’t compare them basing on their stats, because, “ Statistics are like Bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, what they conceal is vital.”
Looking at the number of goals, one would say, Eden Hazard is the superior one but the truth beholds that both, Mane and Hazard are top class players having the ability to change the game on it’s head. Having Firmino and Salah alongside, Mane has surely evolved as a player. Not trying to discredit the winger, Mane has been obeying his mantle successfully.
Termed to be an upcoming superstar, Hazard carries with himself hope of West London and has already proved it with much eminence so far. Compared to Messi for his skills and Ronaldo for his striking ability, Hazard is surely oppositions look out for. The backbone of Chelsea will be up against Klopp’s army who has not lost a game in this Premier league.
The resurgent Liverpool will try to rewrite their mistakes of Wednesday night while as far as Chelsea are concerned, they’ll be hot favorites in winning at Old Trafford. Little insight into Mane and Hazard may be useful.
Eden Hazard
It’s hard not to admire Eden Hazard. For Hazard, this match presents an opportunity to create a story of hisown. Hazard’s last night performance against Liverpool was enough to sound warning bells for Premier league. A player on the rise is surely a lot to depend upon.
Being hyped on media channels with a rumored transfer to Real Madrid, Chelsea are lucky to have him with them. Almost all their games have been won due to his supreme footwork along with Giroud’s support.
Exposure to Sarri’s tactics has added a new dimension to the skills of Belgian international. Being Chelsea’s biggest hope, Hazard has won games with commendable ease, quirky feet and swift play. Simple yet effective, Hazard will be a threat on Saturday too.
A bad dream for the defenders, a thrill to the fans, Hazard has been in sublime form either scoring or assisting in almost every game.
With 5 goals attached to his name, Hazard may be on the top of goalscoring table but is only one goal above Mane.
With a zeal of testing keepers from different angles altogether, Hazard looks settled in his game.
Now, all the worrying has to be done by the opposition.
“Faster than Zidane, more technique than Thierry Henry.” Former France international- Christophe Dugarry
Sadio Mane
A fast paced winger having the ability to smash hard from the wing is Super Sadio. Having smashed 4 goals in this season, Mane has silenced all critics with his spatial awareness, speed and game intelligence.
The left winger’s versatility has paved way for Liverpool’s success. Coutinho’s absence has been absent in the minds of Liverpool fans after Mane’s signing from Southampton.
Sane has been praised to a great extent. “I don’t want to say he could become one of the best players in the world – he is already one of the best, you have to stress this,” Cisse said. “He plays for an iconic club in Liverpool, which is one of the best clubs in Europe. He has shown he is top-notch with his club and he has something unique.”
Overshadowed by Salah’s brilliance were 14 goals of Sadio Mane. A surreal performance by Salah which consisted 37 premier league goals was slapped on Mane with several criticisms, last year.
But this season long, Mane has established himself with his movement off the ball, pursuing his creativity in distinct manner and building attacks from deeper positions.
His potential of improving day in, day out has brought him in prime form, only to daunt the opposition with his skills.
Technically, as of now, it is unfair to compare two rising athletes. Till then let us enjoy two footballing magicians, surprising us with their visual delights, while playing.
