Belgium captain Hazard seeks to answer skeptics in his third World Cup participation

Eden Hazard believes he has a lot to offer Belgium at the World Cup and is confident in his ability to answer doubters as the midfielder has ruled out an imminent departure from Real Madrid.

Hazard, captain of Belgium, is participating in the World Cup for the third time, but he appeared rarely with Real Madrid this season, after he fell from coach Carlo Ancelotti's accounts.

However, the 31-year-old compares the current situation to Euro 2020 when he also participated in the competition even though he was not playing much with his team.

"I always keep my smile," he told reporters on Monday.

“I've had a few tough months and I haven't played much.

I must now show my abilities in the tournament.

I trust myself but I also understand how things are going in the world around me.

Just like in the last European Championship.

She played for minutes in the first matches and participated in the quarter-final against Portugal.

The medical and technical staff will help me prepare.”

He added, “I feel good physically.

Of course, I miss the rhythm, which is why the last friendly match against Egypt is (important).

I want to participate in the first match (in Qatar).”

Belgium plays a friendly match with Egypt in Kuwait this week, and coach Roberto Martinez is counting on Hazard to lead the country's "golden generation".

"I haven't lost my ability yet," Hazard said.

This will be my third participation in the World Cup and I want to show that Belgium can still count on their captain and I hope to give everything for the team. I, along with a few other players, came close to retiring from international football but not before trying to get the best result from the World Cup in Qatar.”

Belgium, who finished third in the 2018 World Cup, were drawn into Group F and will start their campaign against Canada on November 23 before facing Morocco and Croatia.

"Our focus must first be on getting through the group stage, then everything is within reach," Hazard said.

If we do our best, we may reach the quarter-finals, semi-finals or even the final.”

Hazard reiterated that he has no intention of leaving Real Madrid in January.

"I don't want to leave Real Madrid," he said.

Things might be different for me there after the World Cup.”

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