Hakim Ziyech nearing match level fitness

Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech could soon be starting a match for the club. Till now the forward has only made appearances from off the bench for Chelsea.

However Frank Lampard has said that Ziyech is nearing fitness levels to start a game. Chelsea will be facing Krasnodar in the Champions League next. Fans will hope that Hakim Ziyech will start the match.

Hakim Ziyech close to starting a match

The balance is something we will constantly work on. We got in nice areas at certain times. We didn’t have the usual spark that we have seen from Timo and Kai already, or what Christian can do, but I will take positives in that we defended very well and had at times good control, but did not have the absolute penetration we normally have.’

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It is normal it will take some time for the relationships in the side to form, whether we want to play the ball in behind or to feet. We are in such an early part of the season and I know the qualities and the reasons we brought Timo and Kai into the club.

I know the qualities we already have there and Hakim Ziyech is now looking like he is coming close to starting a game with his fitness. I am very happy with the players.’

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