Real Madrid star Eden Hazard has claimed he can only return to his best form if Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti plays him.

The Belgium international has described his situation at Real Madrid as delicate after starting just once for Real Madrid this season.

Hazard showed flashes of his quality in the first half as Belgium beat Wales 2-1 and was pleased with his contribution before being substituted just past the hour mark.

“I was happy to start another match,” Hazard told RTL. “You saw that, I think. I’m happy when I play and it was nice to play for the supporters here [in Brussels] again. Our first half was very good.

“I know what I can do. Now I want to get in shape for the World Cup. We’ll see what the coach [Roberto Martinez] decides, but I’m happiest when I play.

“When I play, I give it my all. It’s a delicate situation at Real Madrid. I feel like playing more, but I can’t do more.

“I’ve always said the old Eden Hazard will come back when he plays. I just need to get back into the rhythm.”