HAKIM ZIYECH - FRANK LAMPARD'S X-FACTOR!!

From the time Hakim Ziyech was able to start for Chelsea, he's absolutely blown apart the opposition.

MOTM - ⚽️ - Krasnodar
MOTM - ⚽️ & 🅰️ - Burnley
MOTM - 🅰️🅰️ - Sheffield United

From 4 starts the return has been incredible...

1/8
1st start vs Krasnodar

Throughout the match, Ziyech was pivotal in the attacking phase. He gets his just rewards in the second half when we finally blew Krasnodar away.

Love how Ziyech drifts into central positions even though he's a winger. Cheeky left foot finish!

2/8
2nd start vs Burnley (Goal)

In this match, he gave Burnley a lesson on how to rip open low blocks. The entire match he toyed with them. Look how many Burnley players are sitting deep and Ziyech arrowed through a shot. Of course great work from Tammy and Timo!!

3/8
2nd start vs Burnley (Assist)

Firstly, the anticipation from Reece to intercept was sublime. From there it was poetry in motion. Ziyech drifts into the central position and the world's in his palm. Slides a delicate pass to Werner who eats it up for lunch!!

4/8
3rd start vs Rennes

Not a great game for Ziyech but luckily enough we were in cruise control against a 10 man Rennes. However, late on he still managed to smartly intercept and thread through an excellent ball for Giroud. Even on an off day, Ziyech could've had an assist.

5/8
4th start vs Sheffield United (Assist 1)

Ziyech honestly could've had 4-5 assists in this game. He annihilated Sheffield United single-handedly. His trademark whipping the crosses from one coast to another came into play and in this case, Chilwell profited from it.

6/8
4th start vs Sheffield United (Assist 2)

He's already done this once from a similar spot at Stamford Bridge. Unfortunately, that was for Ajax where he ripped us open that night.

I'm so glad we snapped him up and now we get these juicy deliveries for fun!!

7/8
4th start vs Sheffield United

Yet another missed opportunity but a stupendous bit of play from Ziyech. He drops deep to support the team & then finds a quick long-range aerial through ball to Werner which completely splits the defense.

He is undoubtedly Frank's X-Factor!

8/8
If you have enjoyed this thread then check this video out where I talk a bit about Ziyech's Morocco performance yesterday 👇 https://twitter.com/TOSOTC_CFC/status/1327578070350327808?s=20
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