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Inter Milan emerge as a potential summer destination for Real Madrid flop
When Eden Hazard completed his mega-money move to Real Madrid from Chelsea in 2019, it was seen as a huge coup. After all, the Belgian wing-wizard was one of the best in the game at the time and had just helped the Blues win the UEFA Europa League.
However, in the three years that he has been at the Santiago Bernabeu, Madridistas have never been able to get a glimpse of the man who defences used to fear coming up against.
Instead, Hazard has looked a pale shadow of his past best, struggling with injuries and fitness problems, failing to live up to the expectations.
Having fallen way down the pecking order at Real Madrid this season, the 31-year-old has played just three times in La Liga. And an exit in the near future is certainly on the horizon for the winger, who recently announced his retirement from international football.
And as per reports relayed by Mundo Deportivo, Italian giants Inter Milan would be willing to offer Hazard an escape route from Real Madrid in the summer of 2023.
The Nerazzurri are reportedly looking to add more firepower to their wide areas after having lost Ivan Perisic to Tottenham Hotspur this past summer. And they believe Hazard could be a viable signing to fill that void.
The 31-year-old, prior to Belgium’s exit from the FIFA World Cup 2022, had confirmed in an interview that he would leave Real Madrid if the club wanted him to. And a move to the MLS has emerged as a possibility for the veteran winger.
However, a chance to stay in Europe and continue playing at the top level with a team like Inter Milan could appeal to the former Chelsea ace.
Real Madrid, for their part, are willing to do anything to help Hazard find a new destination next year even though his contract runs until the summer of 2024. With Inter Milan now emerging as a possible destination for the 31-year-old, whether a move materialises will be interesting to see.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
