Hakim Ziyech has been tipped to quit Chelsea in January following a poor spell in the Premier League after his move from Ajax.
Ziyech is one of the bet players at the 2022 World Cup, playing for Morocco, who face Portugal for a semi-final position today.
After being barred from international competition by Morocco’s previous coach Vahid Halilhodzic, Ziyech, 29, returned last month. The former Ajax playmaker has already scored and assisted in Qatar. He was the catalyst for Morocco’s incredible penalty shootout victory over Spain in the round of 16.
According to rumors, though, Ziyech will reportedly be allowed to depart Chelsea in January.
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Following their failure to acquire the winger last summer, Italian powerhouse AC Milan is leading the race this time. Hakim Ziyech’s departure, according to former Blue Joe Cole, is unavoidable because of his inability to handle the physical demands of English football’s top division.
Cole said: “He just looks like a happier player for Morocco. He’s had a very difficult time at Chelsea and he hasn’t had a rhythm to his game.
“The Premier League doesn’t suit him. It’s aggressive, up and down.
Cole said: “He just looks like a happier player for Morocco. He’s had a very difficult time at Chelsea and he hasn’t had a rhythm to his game.
“The Premier League doesn’t suit him. It’s aggressive, up and down.
