Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech reportedly wants to leave the club this summer.
As per Gazzetta dello Sport (via Sport Witness), Ziyech is rumored to be "following in the footsteps" of his now former teammate Romelu Lukaku. Lukaku joined Inter Milan on loan from the Blues in the ongoing transfer window, having arrived at Stamford Bridge from the Serie A club only last summer.
The Belgian scored just 15 times in 44 matches across all competitions during the 2021-22 season. Lukaku struggled to fit into Thomas Tuchel's system, with his explosive interview with Sky Italia not helping his case either.
The report added that Ziyech has "little connection" with the "inflexible" Tuchel. He has reportedly asked the Premier League giants' hierarchy for a move away from the club to give his career some "new impetus."
AC Milan are reportedly one of the clubs interested in helping the Moroccan leave Chelsea. As per Corrierre dello Sport (via Sport Witness), the Rossoneri have put holding talks with the Blues on their agenda. However, Ziyech's salary demands could act as a hurdle to a potential transfer.
The Moroccan notably has a contract running until the summer of 2025 with the two-time UEFA Champions League winners.
Hakim Ziyech has struggled to perform consistently since joining Chelsea
Ziyech arrived at Chelsea from AFC Ajax in the summer of 2020 for a fee of around €40 million according to The Athletic. Fans were excited about his arrival thanks to his exploits for the Dutch club, but the 29-year-old never really seemed to settle in at Stamford Bridge.
Injuries and inconsistency limited him to just 23 starts across all competitions in his debut campaign. That number improved to 27 last season, but his overall output has simply not justified the fee the Blues paid to bring him to the club.
Overall, Ziyech has made 83 appearances for Chelsea across all competitions. He has netted 14 goals and laid out 10 assists in those games. The forward has lifted the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup during his time with the Blues.
marcuskay07
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Weak and doesn't contribute much except for an occasional super shot. Not Chelsea material maybe Man U, Ajax or benfica
zokkmorst
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He’s going to ac milan. I swear the Milan derby will be THE derby to watch but Inter will always come out on top🔵⚫️😎
just like u also said liverfoolish will win Ucl and Epl but ended with with carabao🤣🤣🤣
zokkmorst
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🤡 Just like how you said inter will win scudetto😂
lol
Ayskido
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I would choose Zaha over ziyech
sounds like a you problem
Suybcikmos
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I would choose Zaha over ziyech
viaacmos
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A proud and arrogant player who doesn't get along with coaches. It's okay to part ways. Soccer is a team game. Same player has caused mayhem in his national Team
misabcdenp
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Poor football at Chelsea is the main reason
OkrahGh
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no no this isn't true I don't think it's ziyech that he wants to leave the club
Wikcdkosyz
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time to leave
Kartikey
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🤡 Just like how you said inter will win scudetto😂
Hakcrstuz
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sell please Chelsea
Topmani
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If Tuchel wants to have a crack on the Epl title , he needs to be flexible, he can play 433 against small teams that every is expected Chelsea we dominate in the middle of the park , then he can play 343 against big opposition.
Yes I think this new season will be different. He did try couple of formations during the end of last season.I’m sure we can go with just 343 this coming season we just need some new signings and a goal scorer that’s what we really need because we created lot of chances but no end product
Dalhatu89
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I understand you’re right but all managers have their preferred formation just like pep and klopp would always play 433 conte and Tuchel prefer 343 because that’s their preferred formation what is important for any formation is the type of players that would fit in with your ideal Hakim is a very good player but he’s also a very lazy guy with no strength to track back that is why he couldn’t fit in with Tuchel’s formation
If Tuchel wants to have a crack on the Epl title , he needs to be flexible, he can play 433 against small teams that every is expected Chelsea we dominate in the middle of the park , then he can play 343 against big opposition.
Topmani
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Do you know that the 3 at the back system Tuchel is playing is limiting the influence of the wingers and the attackers, that was why James and chillwell were the best players at Chelsea during the first half of last season because the system favors the wing back more than the attackers and the wingers, that is why Ziyech said Tuchel is not flexible
I understand you’re right but all managers have their preferred formation just like pep and klopp would always play 433 conte and Tuchel prefer 343 because that’s their preferred formation what is important for any formation is the type of players that would fit in with your ideal Hakim is a very good player but he’s also a very lazy guy with no strength to track back that is why he couldn’t fit in with Tuchel’s formation
Dalhatu89
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You can’t tell me to leave a formation am good at and play the another one just because you like the other one. If you’re a coach you won’t last a month in your job because you’re trying to be like other managers by copying them when you’re not good with their tactics
Do you know that the 3 at the back system Tuchel is playing is limiting the influence of the wingers and the attackers, that was why James and chillwell were the best players at Chelsea during the first half of last season because the system favors the wing back more than the attackers and the wingers, that is why Ziyech said Tuchel is not flexible
Topmani
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433 is the best formation not that defensive formation Tuchel is playing , is only small club that uses 3 at the back formation
You can’t tell me to leave a formation am good at and play the another one just because you like the other one. If you’re a coach you won’t last a month in your job because you’re trying to be like other managers by copying them when you’re not good with their tactics
Dalhatu89
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How’s klopp flexible has he played another formation other than the normal 433 same with pep although pep play same formation but tactically twist it with right back coming to the midfield but not klopp
433 is the best formation not that defensive formation Tuchel is playing , is only small club that uses 3 at the back formation
Topmani
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Other coaches has found a way to stop Chelsea winning with the formation, is time for Tuchel to change the formation or be flexible like Pep or kloop
How’s klopp flexible has he played another formation other than the normal 433 same with pep although pep play same formation but tactically twist it with right back coming to the midfield but not klopp
kay7
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from International coach to Club coach... something is sus
RedandBlack
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He’s going to ac milan. I swear the Milan derby will be THE derby to watch but Inter will always come out on top🔵⚫️😎
🤡 Just like how you said inter will win scudetto😂
Wuhablp
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the only Ajax player so far is De Lit
whoknows
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come to united, join the rebuild. we need a midfielder/winger
LIVERPOOLIAN_INTER
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He’s going to ac milan. I swear the Milan derby will be THE derby to watch but Inter will always come out on top🔵⚫️😎
Lueblmnpr
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come at liverpool
monabciouy
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go well well
Cuueikrtyz
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He can leave
Yazadimou
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is it ziyech that tuchel is shouting at like this or why use this profile pics self
neuacdetz
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Lies they have a good relationship. Do you see how he’s happy at training? Ziyech just hasn’t adapted under him that’s all.
Sosst
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He should leave,He is average at best…a average player in the EPL & maybe legendary in another league💡
FREDIC
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Nooo it's not true
Duoabcemo
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seseling...all...the..players...witt.out even..sing...even..one..what..a..same
Dalhatu89
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When they won the champions league no one was complaining...with the same formation...players sometimes need to adjust to what's required by the coach
Other coaches has found a way to stop Chelsea winning with the formation, is time for Tuchel to change the formation or be flexible like Pep or kloop
JusAKoolGuy
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Tuchel 3 at the back formation is not making the attacking players of Chelsea perform on a daily basis, he is not flexible and Ziyech is right
When they won the champions league no one was complaining...with the same formation...players sometimes need to adjust to what's required by the coach
Dalhatu89
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Tuchel 3 at the back formation is not making the attacking players of Chelsea perform on a daily basis, he is not flexible and Ziyech is right
DamObed
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Chelsea is selling without buying. Who did this to us?
Tohadelrty
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let ziyeche go, he can never stay especially without his father Romeo lukaku
jabrstyz
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Ziyech is not a bad player just give him chance to prove it by getting a deadly finisher his delivery is out of this world 💯
True, they shouldn't sell him.
Tohadelrty
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the day i saw the updates of lukaku leaving chelsea for inter i knew ziyech is next. almost every training video u can watch for chelsea u will see romeo and ziyech laughing just the two..
AlexanderMadrid
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Ziyech is not a bad player just give him chance to prove it by getting a deadly finisher his delivery is out of this world 💯
JasonJM
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Go well🖐️