Hakim Ziyech

2022 - 12 - 6

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Hakim Ziyech gifts Chelsea important transfer reminder as big ... (Football.London)

Hakim Ziyech played a key role for Morocco this evening as the Atlas Lions secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals at the expense of Spain.

A big decision awaits Ziyech in the weeks ahead; that much is clear with January firmly on the horizon. And Ziyech was front and centre on the pitch. Still, when he did get glimpses of the ball, he used it smartly and effectively. Ziyech's smile only grew wider at the Education City Stadium this evening as Morocco did what few thought was possible and eliminated Spain from the World Cup. He’s got a lovely left foot and he could come inside or deliver the ball. But in the four World Cup matches the winger has played for Morocco in Qatar, he has racked up 376 minutes.

Joe Cole says Hakim Ziyech 'doesn't suit' the Premier League as ... (Daily Mail)

The Moroccan has had a turbulent time in west London since joining Chelsea from Ajax in 2020 and has failed to live up to the expectations previously set ...

In total, for the Dutch giants, Ziyech recorded a staggering 49 goals and 81 assists from 165 games. Playing for Ajax he could hug the touchline and the team would very much play through the lines, give him the ball and he's got a lovely left-foot, comes inside and delivers the ball. Speaking ahead of Ziyech's clash with Spain, Cole said: 'He just looks like a happier player for Morocco. The winger has managed to get one goal and one assist for Morocco during the World Cup, which is a better tally than his Chelsea record this year. It's aggressive, up and down. - The winger has been a starring feature for his nation during the World Cup

Morocco vs Spain: Joe Cole sends message to Chelsea star Hakim ... (Metro)

Joe Cole says Hakim Ziyech 'doesn't suit' the Premier League after Chelsea outcast's impressive performances at the 2022 World Cup for Morocco.

Playing for Ajax he could hug the touchline and the team would very much play through the lines, give him the ball and he’s got a lovely left-foot, comes inside and delivers the ball. The ex-England international told ITV: ‘He just looks like a happier player for Morocco. [check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Ajax](https://metro.co.uk/tag/ajax/?ico=auto_link_sport_P4_LNK1) to Chelsea in 2020. [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) outcast’s impressive performances at the 2022 [World Cup](https://metro.co.uk/tag/world-cup/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2) for Morocco. [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/)

Chelsea in a win-win situation from Hakim Ziyech World Cup heroics ... (Daily Express)

Hakim Ziyech has been one of the stars of the tournament at the 2022 World Cup so far.

Either way, Chelsea are set to benefit greatly from Ziyech's showing at the World Cup, be it in the transfer market or as part of Potter's squad. But Potter may also have seen enough from Ziyech at the tournament to give him a chance in the starting line-up at Stamford Bridge. Ziyech will be key for Morocco to have any chance of causing an upset against Spain, and Chelsea will likely benefit in two ways.

'Incredible quality': Cesar Azpilicueta raves about £36m World Cup ... (The Boot Room)

Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta has raved about World Cup star and club teammate Hakim Ziyech - after claims Tottenham want to sign him.

The Chelsea star has provided a goal and an assist in three appearances in Qatar. Ziyech is clearly a talented player but his move to Stamford Bridge just hasn’t worked out. [The £36 million man](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51488996) has only managed nine appearances for the Blues this season, with seven of them coming as a substitute. We’ll have to ensure he’s in the game as little as possible.” Ziyech would have certainly fit the bill but of course, he remained at Chelsea. [Chelsea](https://tbrfootball.com/category/english-premier-league/chelsea/) defender [Cesar Azpilicueta](https://tbrfootball.com/tag/cesar-azpilicueta/) has raved about [World Cup](https://tbrfootball.com/category/world-cup/) star and club teammate [Hakim Ziyech](https://tbrfootball.com/tag/hakim-ziyech/) to [the Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/dec/05/cesar-azpilicueta-2022-it-feels-like-three-years-and-were-still-in-it) – after claims [Tottenham Hotspur](https://tbrfootball.com/category/english-premier-league/tottenham-hotspur/) want to sign him.

'Incredible quality': Cesar Azpilicueta raves about Chelsea player ... (The Chelsea Chronicle)

Cesar Azpilicueta has raved about his "incredible" Chelsea teammate Hakim Ziyech ahead of Spain against Morocco at the World Cup.

[Graham Potter is not against the deal happening, too](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/transfer-news/report-graham-potter-prepared-to-sell-one-chelsea-player-in-january-tuchel-rejected-21m-bid/). We’ll have to ensure he’s in the game as little as possible,” Azpilicueta said, as quoted by the The 29-year-old Chelsea winger hasn’t played a lot of football at Stamford Bridge this season, but it’s not stopping him from impressing on the international stage.

Joe Cole says this Chelsea player “doesn't suit” the Premier League (Chelsea News)

Joe Cole is one of our favourite pundits at this World Cup, and not only because he brings a lot of Chelsea context to each game. In this Morocco vs.

He's had a very difficult time at Chelsea and he hasn't had a rhythm to his game. Some will disagree with that sentiment, but it’s more comfortable than the alternative explanations for why the winger looks so enthused and so much better for his country than his club – he just can’t be bothered anymore when he’s wearing Blue. Joe Cole on Hakim Ziyech: “He just looks like a happier player for Morocco.

Antonio Rudiger has message for Hakim Ziyech after World Cup ... (The Chelsea Chronicle)

Antonio Rudiger has taken to Instagram to respond to what one of his former Chelsea teammates did at the World Cup yesterday.

The sole remaining African representative were of course [Kai Havertz’s heroics off the bench against Costa Rica, ](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/player-quotes/i-spoke-cesar-azpilicueta-now-shares-what-told-chelseas-kai-havertz-after-knocking-him-out-of-world-cup/)it wasn’t enough to save them from consecutive group stage exits at the World Cup. [drawn in a group with Belgium and Croatia](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/player-quotes/extremely-strong-world-cup-defender-warns-teammates-about-28-year-old-chelsea-player-theyre-about-to-face/). [National media were highly critical of the decision ](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/world-cup/inexplicable-national-media-shocked-after-chelsea-man-was-subbed-off-at-half-time-in-the-world-cup-yesterday/)to replace the 33-year-old last time out against Japan, at a time the European side were leading. [Former Chelsea player Antonio Rudiger took to Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl1k7tSMZfY/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=)to congratulate his ex-teammate [Hakim Ziyech](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/tag/hakim-ziyech/) for advancing in the World Cup. [hunger and desire the Stamford Bridge crowd have never really seen from their man.](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/player-quotes/incredible-quality-cesar-azpilicueta-raves-about-chelsea-player-who-graham-potters-reportedly-ready-to-sell/)

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