Salah vs Hazard: Thierry Henry sends Internet into meltdown

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has reignited a fiery football debate after showering praise on Eden Hazard during Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football coverage.

The French icon described Hazard as the ultimate “bailout player,” leaving fans split on whether the Belgian maestro outshines Mohamed Salah.

“This guy [Hazard] was bailing you out of anywhere, in any situation, in any position. The amount of solo goals that he scored… left foot, right foot—anything,” Henry said passionately, adding, “This is the type of guy I’d pay to watch.”

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While Hazard’s mesmerizing dribbling and Chelsea heroics earned him legendary status, his underwhelming stint at Real Madrid continues to cast a shadow over his legacy.

Henry, who worked closely with Hazard during his time as Belgium’s assistant manager, defended the player’s relaxed approach:

“Eden is a lover of the game. He doesn’t want any aggro, he just wants to play, enjoy his family, and that’s it.”

However, Henry’s glowing tribute has sparked fresh comparisons to Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, with fans flooding social media with opinions:

• “Salah is greater than Hazard.”
• “Hazard was the closest thing to Messi for years. People forget too quickly.”
• “Salah dominated an era. Hazard was great, but let’s not pretend otherwise.”