Hakim Ziyech Archives ⋆ LSU

Feb262023 by JBNo Comments

Why Ziyech’s red card vs Tottenham was rescinded by Stuart Attwell

Premier League

It was a confusing few minutes in the London derby on Sunday as the Tottenham vs Chelsea clash descended into chaos, Hakim Ziyech was sent off and then it was rescinded. In the first half of the derby, Kai Havertz had a kick at Spurs star Richarlison before Ziyech brought down the Brazilian. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); That caused a scuffle, which saw Emerson royal shove Ziyech in the back and the Moroccan star responded by pushing him in the shoulder, but his hand slipped over the shoulder and into the player's face. Xavi aims dig at Garnacho after ‘provocative’ Man Utd celebration Barcelona Casemiro names Man Utd’s best player & ranks Premier League above La Liga Reece James reacts to Potter sack claims after Chelsea’s loss to Spurs...

Nov132021 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea ready to offload Hakim Ziyech in January as Dortmund line up deal

Premier League

Hakim Ziyech looks set to leave Chelsea on loan in January, with Dortmund interested in landing the player who has featured just ten times for Thomas Tuchel this campaign. Tuchel was already considering letting Ziyech leave before the end of the August window but a transfer move did not materialise. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dortmund were one of the teams interested in signing the former Ajax attacker, 28, when Chelsea paid £33.3m for him in the summer of 2020. Roy Keane hits out at ’embarrassing’ Harry Maguire over England goal celebration Kevin De Bruyne reveals Man City trained only for 10 minutes before beating Man Utd Antonio Conte rejects Daniel Levy’s offer to sign ex-Chelsea player for Spurs Ziyech now has three years remaining on...

Sep22021 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech dropped by Morocco due to ‘unacceptable behaviour’

Premier League

Hakim Ziyech was left out of Morocco’s team this month because he “refused to work” during the last international window, according to manager Vahid Halihodzic. The Chelsea winger has not been named in Morocco’s squad for this month’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Sudan and Guinea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Morocco head coach Halihodzic has said that Ziyech reported late for the last international window, and he also refused to play in a game by feigning injury. Chelsea legend Didier Drogba trolls Arsenal after Willian’s exit Saul Niguez reveals why he left Atletico and which Chelsea player was key to move Di Maria slams Man Utd obsession with Ronaldo’s favourite shirt number The Morocco manager said: “His behaviour in the last two ma...

Aug122021 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand reacts to Hakim Ziyech’s injury blow in Chelsea’s Super Cup win

UEFA, Premier League

Rio Ferdinand bemoaned Hakim Ziyech’s shoulder injury in Chelsea’s Super Cup victory over Villarreal and urged the player ‘do his rehab and protect himself’ to ensure a strong return to the team. Ziyech opened the scoring in Belfast but his night was brought to an end as he was forced off in the 43rd minute before Kepa Arrizabalaga inspired the club to a penalty shootout victory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Moroccan midfielder appeared to be caught by Juan Foyth’s arm before landing awkwardly and was in discomfort as he was administered oxygen on the pitch by the medical staff. Solskjaer opens up on more transfer ‘surprises’ & rates Man Utd title chances Tuchel explains half-time clash with Emery after Chelsea win over Villarreal Tuche...

Aug122021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel gives Hakim Ziyech injury update after Super Cup victory over Villarreal

Premier League

Hakim Ziyech looks set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after Thomas Tuchel said that the player had sustained a ‘serious’ shoulder injury in the Uefa Super Cup win over Villarreal. Ziyech had shone across Chelsea’s pre-season matches and opened the scoring with a close-range finish in the 27th minute on Wednesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But he was forced off after a collision with Juan Foyth at the end of the first half and Christian Pulisic replaced the Moroccan before Chelsea prevailed on penalties. ‘If you take a player out during the first half, it’s serious,’ Tuchel told BT Sport when he was asked to reveal the severity of Ziyech’s injury. ‘It’s unfortunate because he was a very decisive player for us in the last few games.’ Tuche...

Aug22021 by JBNo Comments

Olivier Giroud urges Hakim Ziyech to join him at AC Milan

Seria A, Premier League

AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud says it would be ‘nice’ if Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech joined him at the Italian club. Ziyech joined Chelsea in a £33.3m deal from Ajax last year but struggled to make an impact particularly after Thomas Tuchel took over from Frank Lampard as manager in January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reports have claimed that the Blues would be open to selling the Morocco international, while AC Milan have registered their interest in him. And Giroud, who played alongside Ziyech at Stamford Bridge last campaign before making the move to Serie A this summer window, is keen to link back up with the midfielder. When asked about the possibility of Ziyech also joining him at AC Milan before the end of the transfer window, Giroud said ...

Jul172021 by JBNo Comments

Hakim Ziyech shines as Chelsea get pre-season underway with huge win over Peterborough

Premier League

Chelsea got their pre-season campaign off and running with a huge 6-1 win over Peterborough United at their training base at Cobham. Thomas Tuchel fielded two different starting lineups in each half as he sought to give his entire team some minutes after the summer break. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ross Barkley, Danny Drinkwater, Hudson-Odoi, Trevoh Chalobah, Malang Sarr and Zappacosta were among those who started the game with Ziyech coming off the bench to score a hat-trick in the win behind closed doors. The London club fell behind earlier on in the friendly with Siriki Dembele opening the scoring from the penalty spot. However, Tammy Abraham brought the game level before Christian Pulisic scored a spot-kick of his own to ensure his team went i...

Apr162021 by JBNo Comments

Hakim Ziyech speaks out on Chelsea struggles under Thomas Tuchel

Premier League

Hakim Ziyech says he is working hard to get back to his best after a tough first campaign at Stamford Bridge but says he is very happy under Thomas Tuchel. The Moroccan joined Chelsea off the back of several excellent seasons at Ajax but has struggled to replicate that form, scoring just four goals in 29 matches in all competitions while he has failed to score or provide any assist in the Premier League since early November. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ziyech has also found game time limited under Tuchel, starting just four of Chelsea’s 12 league matches under the coach and only playing four minutes across both legs of their Champions League quarter-final victory over Porto. Despite his lack of game time, Ziyech says he is enjoying playing under the G...

Apr132021 by JBNo Comments

Hakim Ziyech one of the players Chelsea will offer in Jules Kounde swap deal

Premier League

Chelsea are now leading the race to sign Sevilla defender Jules Kounde and are even ready to include Hakim Ziyech as part of a swap deal, according to reports. The blues have enjoyed a good run of form since Thomas Tuchel took charge, keeping a number of clean sheets, though they are still looking to sign a new centre-back to improve their backline further. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Frank Lampard tried to sign a defender last summer – having wanted to reconvert Decan Rice back into a centre-back, but in the end had to make do with Thiago Silva who arrived on a free transfer. Chelsea are still in the market for an ‘imposing’ defender and had been linked with a move for Niklas Sule, Leipzig’s Ibrahim Konate and Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez....

Feb92021 by JBNo Comments

Ziyech opens up on ‘bloody annoying’ start at Chelsea & sends message to Tuchel

Premier League

Hakim Ziyech has told Thomas Tuchel he’s happy playing as a winger or in midfield but that he’s pleased to fill in wherever when fit, as long as he’s getting minutes under the new Chelsea boss. The 27-year-old has been hampered by injury since his move from Ajax to Chelsea last summer window and has seen a managerial change at the club, with Lampard sacked and replaced by Tuchel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tuchel named Ziyech in Chelsea’s starting lineup for their draw with Wolves – the German’s first game in charge – but the winger failed to make the squad against Burnley and has been an unused sub in the last two wins against Tottenham and Sheffield. When quizzed about his struggles in London, Ziyech told Dutch outlet Ziggo Sport: ‘It has been a ...