Belgium doctor blames Real Madrid (& Zidane) for Hazard injuries: Too much stress! | OneFootball

Belgium's team doctor has taken aim at Real Madrid over Eden Hazard's injury problems.

Kris van Crombrugge says the issues are being caused by excess "stress" on his mind and body.

He told HLN: “Eden wants to get the best out of his body for everyone and right now I think he's over the edge, putting too much pressure on his body to deliver that superior performance.

"They have high expectations in Madrid with him and Eden treats this externally in a playful and spontaneous way, but each person, and he too, is subject to a certain stress.

"That mental stress can translate to the muscles. And right now I think the muscle tension is a little higher right now, which makes Hazard now a player a little more prone to injury."

Van Crombrugge continued: "Eden often says: 'I want to do everything possible for my fans, for (Belgium coach Roberto) Martínez, for (Real coach Zinedine) Zidane ...' He always wants to be ready to play, so he puts a little pressure on himself. This is not externally visible, but Hazard is just a person, a good person. Eden wants to get the best out of his body for everyone."