Former Belgium coach Georges Leekens insists Eden Hazard can still get back to his best at Real Madrid.

Hazard impressed in defeat at Getafe on Sunday.

Leekens said, “It cost him a lot due to a series of physical problems. Going to Real Madrid was not a gift. In the Spanish capital you have to survive. Fortunately he did not go to Barcelona. There it is even worse.

"But Eden managed to come back stronger after his injuries. He already runs like a rabbit. I recently saw one of his games with the Merengues: he had run 12.3 kilometres! He is huge and shows his unwavering willpower.

"Thanks to his strength of character, he can achieve fantastic things. And when, in addition, he has a smile, I just find him monstrous."