Chelsea gets a lot of blow in the English media after the draw against Brighton & Hove Albion, but Hakim Ziyech is somewhat out of the loop. The Moroccan former Ajax player signed for the opening goal, but the Londoners did not hold onto the lead.
After the top match against Manchester City, there were still questions about Ziyech’s future. “He kept his seat despite a disappointing display at the Etihad Stadium,” he said Football London then. “He struggled in the opening phase, before letting his frustrations out on the ball and hitting it from a distance. Sanchez could have done more. Ziyech then alternated good and less good moments and was replaced after eighty minutes.’
Football London rewards Ziyech just like Sky Sports, which gives no explanation, with a 7. Sports Illustrated is already a bit more critical and keeps it at a 6.5. “He made the difference in the first half, his low shot put Chelsea ahead against the odds. Despite that goal, the Moroccan made little impression in possession. Chelsea again failed to create chances.’
GOAL! Wow! ????♂️
The Moroccan tries from a distance -> TOUCH! ????#ZiggoSport #PremierLeague #BHACHE pic.twitter.com/lzUd01LSm3— Ziggo Sport Football (@ZS_Voetbal) January 18, 2022
there closes The Evening Standard join in. The local newspaper gives Ziyech a 6. ‘He opened the score with a nice swipe, but he rarely managed to split Brighton’s defence.’
The Sun does not hand out figures, but thought that the attacking midfielder recovered. The Moroccan started surprisingly in the starting line-up after his disappointing performance against Manchester City and, in fairness, his entire stint at Chelsea. However, he justified his spot by surprising Robert Sánchez in the short corner with a hard shot.’
The boulevard newspaper also pays attention to a discussion between Ziyech and Romelu Lukaku at the start of half-time. Ziyech opened the scoring, but he also received criticism from Lukaku, because he did not suit the Belgian in a promising position. He also did not give another pass as Lukaku wanted. That probably caused the little row.’
Hakim Ziyech and Romelu Lukaku are having a difference of opinions heading into the break, despite the Blues’ lead… ????
HT: Brighton 0-1 Chelsea pic.twitter.com/P3mGXTg9bp
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 18, 2022
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