Thorgan Hazard finds his smile at Lens after Bruges debacle

The Belgian Thorgan Hazard, 33, has finally been unleashed at Lens by scoring a goal and providing an assist against Paris FC, the first time he has been decisive for the club after the 3-0 disappointment suffered against Club Brugge three days earlier.

A decisive performance against Paris FC

Coming off the bench, Hazard first linked up with Florian Thauvin in the 63rd minute, bringing the score to 1-1 at the Bollaert stadium. He then collected a Thauvin cross in the 83rd minute, sealing a 2-1 victory for the Lens side.

A feeling of relief

“I feel a bit of relief nonetheless, because since the start of the season it hasn’t been exactly easy,” Hazard said in the mixed zone, according to Lensois.com. He emphasized that working daily without ever giving up is his strength.

At the beginning of the campaign, the player was criticised for his physical shortcomings and inconsistency, often relegating him to substitute minutes. Nevertheless, he persisted without fully convincing, until chances began to multiply.

“I’m returning to my club, where it all began, my training club. It’s not going as planned, but by working daily and never giving up…,” Hazard said, recalling his spell at Anderlecht. He added that these efforts now show up in the team’s statistics.

Simon Hamoir, foreign football specialist, noted that Hazard has regained his smile since his involvement at Lens. The media Sports Football relayed his comments, reminding that the Belgian is once again showing his potential within the Red Devils.

Confident, Eden Hazard’s younger brother is preparing to face Lille in the North derby scheduled for this Friday. He hopes this match will be the long‑awaited catalyst to cement his place in the squad.