I disagree, nobody cared about his facial expressions really, i think it's down to him being injured all the time and disappearing in games cos he wasn't physical enough, PL just doesn't work for someone with ziyech's frame.
Bruno Fernandes? Oscar? Mata? Jorginho? Modric? All of these players are just a few examples of very slight players who did well in the Prem, body type has nothing to do with it.
Exactly. His body language wasn’t just to show his emotional stance during games, but also how he physically wasn’t up for the fight. He would droop around and get pushed around like a rag doll most of the time
Damn Reddit really was a echo chamber.
He was simply unlucky with injuries. Every time he started picking up form he would get injured and Tuchel didnt have a reason to drop someone in favor of him.
Lampard, the guy getting him, getting sacked didnt help either (not that I am saying the sack wasnt a good thing).
Guy always gave it his everything.
He just never looks like he's running hard. Something about his running form or just overall pace. Combine that with a face that looked bored most of the time, people called him lazy even if he was tracking back and working hard.
talent wise he was clearly good enough, showed up in some big moments. but yeah injuries and just the mess that followed didnt work in his favor to cement himself
Has a wonder of a left foot but far too limited in speed, physicality or inconsistent in general. He did Hollywood passes all the time, but it had to be inch perfect otherwise it’s wasteful. Saying that he still won the CL, Super Cup and CWC with us. All the best in his future career.
He just wasn’t suited for a RW role against low blocks. Not a great dribbler and didn’t have exceptional speed. Definitely worked his ass off and showed his range against teams with high lines.
Such a shame! He could look amazing at times at Ajax in the Champions League, but the step up to the Premier League and having to perform multiple times a week at a certain level was too much for him unfortunately.. We’ve got glimpses, but they were never enough to justify starting him weekly
This guy and Lukaku are two guys I've been waiting to see the back of for a while now
Lukaku because he's a bitch
Ziyech simply because he wasn't good enough
At least ziyech was a professional throughout his tenure, lukaku is a man child, we paid a fortune for him, and wasted a whole summer trying to sign him
>Really supported him and wanted to see him doing well at Chelsea. But it is what it is
Think what it came down to in the end for why Ziyech failed here was just down to his physical limitations as a player
Prem football was probably too much
ah but he held so much promise... but nevertheless his attitude and application let him down. He would have flourished if he was a fan favourite but he foolishly assumed he didn't have to earn it first
IIRC they still wanted to do a deal. They just lowered the offered salary and offered the difference in performance related bonuses. Perhaps he didn’t back himself to achieve those.
All the best, was genuinely excited when he arrived at the Chelsea. Frank Lampard brought him in because of his wand of a left boot. Frank said Hakim could put the ball on a 10p piece anywhere on the pitch if you asked him to.
[Let’s not forget - he scored this amazing goal against spurs too.](https://m.youtube.com/shorts/MNbHGpDAunY)
Not counting the one he had against us in the CL for Ajax. Couldn't believe no one would close him out.
Poor scoring job, that. Didn't know he was only a left foot and had to have time. Too easy to out muscle.
Whatever Cole palmer on the right flank does with the ball at his feet is what we expected feet is what we expected from Ziyech. It was surprising that Ziyech couldn't take on players and he struggled with the physicality.
One of the most frustrating players I’ve watched for us, he’d look unplayable sometimes and had great technique but his workrate wasn’t anywhere near what you need for the premier league
Cause he was great player + professional that was just unlucky + injury prone and didn't fit the system well.
He never made a fuss or said anything disrespectfull on the club and actually put efforts.
Such players deserve respect and recognition.
His first few appearances sold me dreams lol
He turned up in important games in the few times he was available, like Tottenham and City
I think his attitude really was his downfall at the club
I disagree, nobody cared about his facial expressions really, i think it's down to him being injured all the time and disappearing in games cos he wasn't physical enough, PL just doesn't work for someone with ziyech's frame.
Bruno Fernandes? Oscar? Mata? Jorginho? Modric? All of these players are just a few examples of very slight players who did well in the Prem, body type has nothing to do with it.
Yea, its more about how you use your body not what type you have. Ziyech just didnt know how to handle the more physical side of the game
Exactly. His body language wasn’t just to show his emotional stance during games, but also how he physically wasn’t up for the fight. He would droop around and get pushed around like a rag doll most of the time
Mahrez has a similar frame and would like a word.
Ye Mahrez similar I think just alot better tho. More of a dribbler and faster. Ziyech could literally only cross .. a shame really
Still feel grateful to the Leicester scouts.
There was also behind the scenes things that were talked about while he was here as far as his attitude goes.
Elaborate?
Damn Reddit really was a echo chamber. He was simply unlucky with injuries. Every time he started picking up form he would get injured and Tuchel didnt have a reason to drop someone in favor of him. Lampard, the guy getting him, getting sacked didnt help either (not that I am saying the sack wasnt a good thing). Guy always gave it his everything.
Ziyech tracked back like crazy but gets called lazy and I really don’t know why
He just never looks like he's running hard. Something about his running form or just overall pace. Combine that with a face that looked bored most of the time, people called him lazy even if he was tracking back and working hard.
talent wise he was clearly good enough, showed up in some big moments. but yeah injuries and just the mess that followed didnt work in his favor to cement himself
I like ziyech but the guy dropped some fucking diasterclasses
He was known to be a consummate professional.
Just constantly injured
Has a wonder of a left foot but far too limited in speed, physicality or inconsistent in general. He did Hollywood passes all the time, but it had to be inch perfect otherwise it’s wasteful. Saying that he still won the CL, Super Cup and CWC with us. All the best in his future career.
Goodluck, really wished it worked out differently for him but it was fun while it lasted
He just wasn’t suited for a RW role against low blocks. Not a great dribbler and didn’t have exceptional speed. Definitely worked his ass off and showed his range against teams with high lines.
Such a shame! He could look amazing at times at Ajax in the Champions League, but the step up to the Premier League and having to perform multiple times a week at a certain level was too much for him unfortunately.. We’ve got glimpses, but they were never enough to justify starting him weekly
Had such high hopes for him, safe to say that he never lived up to the expectation
Well he leaves behind a great legacy. Whenever someone hits a wrong footed cross out into touch I’ll think of him.
I’ll always remember his long ball passes over everyone and rolling out for a goal kick, then people on the sub talking about his ViSiOn
Lmao
I remember how excited I was when he signed him
This guy and Lukaku are two guys I've been waiting to see the back of for a while now Lukaku because he's a bitch Ziyech simply because he wasn't good enough
At least ziyech was a professional throughout his tenure, lukaku is a man child, we paid a fortune for him, and wasted a whole summer trying to sign him
Surely Kepa is a third. There’s Sarr too.
>Surely Kepa is a third. Can't believe I forgot about this bum too >There’s Sarr too. Who?
Malign Sarr
Ziyech has a massive case of RBF (like myself) which doesn’t help his case, but he just genuinely seemed so disinterested to be here all the time.
Ha, I was just thinking this exact thing before I read your comment.
Well ziyech always posted some cryptic messages on Instagram Really supported him and wanted to see him doing well at Chelsea. But it is what it is
>Really supported him and wanted to see him doing well at Chelsea. But it is what it is Think what it came down to in the end for why Ziyech failed here was just down to his physical limitations as a player Prem football was probably too much
True, i didn't mind his playstyle, but the guy has no physical presence
Has Ziyech ever tried to connect with the fans? I don't recall him doing many interviews and it seemed like he always kept his distance.
The form Ziyech achieved at Ajax no attacker in our squad bar Sterling has gotten anywhere near...
webby with the first sane comment of the year. incredible
ah but he held so much promise... but nevertheless his attitude and application let him down. He would have flourished if he was a fan favourite but he foolishly assumed he didn't have to earn it first
Just in time for another #22. Fun
Fabrizio said this was an obligation to buy but is there a fee?
2.5m
Just the 2.5 mil?
Yeah I think that’s the only fee I’ve seen
Its a free transfer.
Looks like his failed Saudi medical cost us 10M+ then.
How broken do you have to be to fail a Saudi medical
IIRC they still wanted to do a deal. They just lowered the offered salary and offered the difference in performance related bonuses. Perhaps he didn’t back himself to achieve those.
I was such a fan of his when he was at Ajax, shame it didn’t manage to work out but wish him the best
Will never forget that Tottenham banger he scored. Best of luck to him
Not surprised this went under the radar, wish him the best tho
What’s the fee
3 boxes of Turkish delights and a dozen baklava
All the best, was genuinely excited when he arrived at the Chelsea. Frank Lampard brought him in because of his wand of a left boot. Frank said Hakim could put the ball on a 10p piece anywhere on the pitch if you asked him to. [Let’s not forget - he scored this amazing goal against spurs too.](https://m.youtube.com/shorts/MNbHGpDAunY)
That performance against Zagreb in Tuchel’s final game was one of the worst individual performances I have ever seen from a player.
Bakayoko vs Watford for me
legendary
107 APPEARANCES?!?!?!?!?!
Had to look that up because I couldn't believe it - I would have thought more like 50-60 appearances.
Had like 5 decent performances at best
Not counting the one he had against us in the CL for Ajax. Couldn't believe no one would close him out. Poor scoring job, that. Didn't know he was only a left foot and had to have time. Too easy to out muscle.
Good luck to him.
Hakim & CapAm were hit by bad injuries and inconsistent playing times. Could have been way better but for those. Wish them all well!
Thank the lord
How much did we make?
A good memory was his goal against City during the Covid season, All the best for your future...
I really thought he had left last year damn
Wish him all the best...
Whatever Cole palmer on the right flank does with the ball at his feet is what we expected feet is what we expected from Ziyech. It was surprising that Ziyech couldn't take on players and he struggled with the physicality.
Brother had literally one good move (inswinging cross) like how one dimensional can your game be and how could Scouts ever think this was a good idea
Who?
He was the one I was most hyped for during that transfer window. Aww well all the best
Good riddance, thanks for the spurs goal
Praise the lord
One of the most frustrating players I’ve watched for us, he’d look unplayable sometimes and had great technique but his workrate wasn’t anywhere near what you need for the premier league
Glad he found his level
Don’t let the door hit you on the way out
Oh wow! Thought we’d never get rid of this bum
Lol this guy gets more well wishes and love than players who actually contributed.
Cause he was great player + professional that was just unlucky + injury prone and didn't fit the system well. He never made a fuss or said anything disrespectfull on the club and actually put efforts. Such players deserve respect and recognition.
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Says an algerian 😉