Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech is keen to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, as per reliable journalist Matt Law (via the London Is Blue Podcast).
Law, who works for The Telegraph, has reported that the Morocco international could quit the Blues this summer for AC Milan or another club.
However, the journalist has also claimed that Thomas Tuchel's side are unlikely to let the former Ajax player depart this summer unless they bring in reinforcements. The arrival of at least one more attacker could pave the way for Ziyech's exit as per Law.
The journalist also reckons that the saga could be dragged on until the closing stages of the window. Law said on London Is Blue Podcast:
“If Chelsea don't bring anybody in, I don't think they can let him go. I think he only probably goes if at least one attacker comes in. It’s more likely towards the end of the window.”
As was reported by 90Min earlier this summer, Chelsea were looking to sell the Morocco international this summer with AC Milan interested in his services. However, the Serie A champions have so far failed to agree a deal with the west London giants for the signature of the technically gifted winger.
Ziyech did incredibly well during his time at Ajax, and it looked like a bargain when Chelsea managed to secure his signature for just £33.3 million back in 2020.
The technically-gifted attacking midfielder, however, has struggled for regular playing time at Stamford Bridge. He made just 29 starts in two seasons at Stamford Bridge.
He was an unused substitute for the Blues in their 1-0 win against Everton in their Premier League opener.
Can Chelsea afford to let Hakim Ziyech go right now?
It would not be fair to say that Ziyech has been a flop at Chelsea but he has certainly not done enough to justify his transfer fee. However, at the moment, the Blues would probably be wise to retain him for at least one more season.
The Blues have let both Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner depart this summer although the former has only moved on loan.
As reported by The Telegraph, Callum Hudson-Odoi also wants to leave the club this summer in search of regular playing time.
If the Englishman also departs, Thomas Tuchel will be short of options up front and that could force him to retain Ziyech.
Hence, it is quite unlikely that the west London club would part ways with Ziyech unless they bring in a new wide player to replace him.
mezbclrtu
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Coach lets Ziyech play. Fans: Hurraaaay Ziyech is better than Ronaldo and Messi combined. Coach beches Ziyech. Fans: Ziyech suuuuucks muh!
vuslmsuy
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World class players always adjust to every system…. Sometimes in this same system you see glimpses of Hakim’s quality and sometimes you see glimpses of Timo’s quality and we all want them to succeed but the main problem is the players… they are highly inconsistent and you want to blame the coach because your favourite player is under performing? Same system won us the CL
vuslmsuy
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is better to change the coach than to sell the players and buy new, because the coach is the main problem in the team
Did the coach ask them to play badly?
Loodekmnpu
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is better to change the coach than to sell the players and buy new, because the coach is the main problem in the team
huwabmnotu
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I hope Thomas Tuchel sorts out his man management this season. He rotates the players way too often, and this results in inconsistent performances. Chelsea are loaded with too many wide attacking players who are fighting for similar positions, like for example, Mount, Pulisic and Ziyech all fighting for the same position. All of them are not going to receive enough game time, and will eventually leave. I hope he gets things right and improves all attacking players further this season onwards.
how is he going to do that if all of them are there that is the reason why they are being moved on
Findnorsz
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Hakim Zyiech ist physically not strong enough and he is not fast enough for Premier League. but he is definitely better than Timo Werner
JvCk
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This coach doesn't know anything, yet thinks he is good at the job.
Nd you think you know better?faggot!😏
Thaj
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Chelsea was supposed to keep Werner and let Ziyech leave
nawabimnsz
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Please let him go he is not as good as he thinks he is
Naddy81
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i hope he goes to AC Milan
caleepher
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ziyech is not important in our team he should go we can try Zaha in his place
FREDIC
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Fake news unless if it was ROMANO
Manuelm200
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shut up fool his better than any united players okay
Cool down my brother.Cool down.Ziyech isn't going to United.Neither is he going anywhere.He just needs more chances to probe himself and he will get them this season.
jazeilnsu
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coming Tuchel bad time
Luodekps
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Thomas tuchel has made all Chelsea attackers to look very poor and rubbish due to his couching tactics which have not fovered all the attackers at both clubs Chelsea and psg .he should chanve his tactics
You guys will never admit the fact that that useless system is not helping why can't you play to your players strength ? Why can't you change your system when you know that your attackers are not performing well ? There is no player in Chelsea performing well apart from defenders ? Then can't you see that the system we are using is not helping your attackers how will you tell me that Hakim ziyech it's not a good player ? Romelu Lukaku is not a good player ? Timo Werner is not also a good player ? as a coach can't you sit down and think what is going on look at pep guardiola playing to the strength of Haland ? Then why can't your so-called coach do the same ? And you guys will not admit it because we won champions league 3 season or four season ago ? After winning that champions league super cup club world cups how have our performance been ?
Luodekps
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you know nothing there poor performance was why lampard get sacked, learn how to appreciate him or rather mind your business
shut up my friend
sunnysayus
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ziyech to the fans
Zapabcelp
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yet he's one of the best in the world....if u don't know football, keep quiet.....how many years did klopp start getting the best out of his guys? pls they'll improve..klopp asked for 4yrs
midestivah
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I time ziyech is no longer happy at the club
mumu,is man utd a football team?
midestivah
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Thomas tuchel has made all Chelsea attackers to look very poor and rubbish due to his couching tactics which have not fovered all the attackers at both clubs Chelsea and psg .he should chanve his tactics
you know nothing there poor performance was why lampard get sacked, learn how to appreciate him or rather mind your business
DamObed
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This coach doesn't know anything, yet thinks he is good at the job.
Pambeksuy
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Thomas tuchel has made all Chelsea attackers to look very poor and rubbish due to his couching tactics which have not fovered all the attackers at both clubs Chelsea and psg .he should chanve his tactics
mikceiny
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Swap hakim for Anthony
dotadikmtz
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let him go in a swap deal with Antony simple
JoyNg
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Translation: Chelsea have tired of paying rent and now ready to own a home👍😂😂😂
pabeklms
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let ziyech come to Man u, u will see the real him
shut up fool his better than any united players okay
shardul7798
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I hope Thomas Tuchel sorts out his man management this season. He rotates the players way too often, and this results in inconsistent performances. Chelsea are loaded with too many wide attacking players who are fighting for similar positions, like for example, Mount, Pulisic and Ziyech all fighting for the same position. All of them are not going to receive enough game time, and will eventually leave. I hope he gets things right and improves all attacking players further this season onwards.
zapbdmsy
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I time ziyech is no longer happy at the club
Bocbeiklot
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let ziyech come to Man u, u will see the real him