‘Ziyech seems like one of the best purchases of the summer’

The English press has nothing but praise for Hakim Ziyech. The Chelsea attacker is named man of the match by several newspapers after his performance against Sheffield United (4-1). Ziyech played a leading role in three goals: the forward acted as the architect of Tammy Abraham’s 1-1 and assisted Ben Chilwell’s 2-1 and Thiago Silva’s 3-1.

From Daily Express scores Ziyech’s performance with a 10. “What a player. Abraham’s assist to the goal may not be credited to him, but he created the goal with a brilliant ball over the Sheffield defense,” the paper writes. Prior to the equalizer, he sent Mateo Kovacic from the sidelines with a depth ball. Kovacic then laid back to Abraham, who finished.

“His cross before Chilwell’s goal was accurate to the centimeter. Then he also delivered an excellent cross to Thiago Silva’s goal. Ziyech seems to be one of the best purchases of last summer,” the Daily Express. From London Evening Standard calls Ziyech a ‘must-have for Fantasy Football Players’. “He proved himself as the creative brain of Chelsea,” said the London newspaper, giving Ziyech a 9.

The Daily Star also chooses a 9: “After Ziyech’s performance, his transfer fee of forty million euros seems like an absolute bargain. The winger stole the show and Sheffield had no answer for him. He replaced Kai Havertz, who failed a positive corona test. , with gusto. ” The Sun also awards Ziyech a 9. “Involved in most of Chelsea’s serious attacks. Initially struggled with his passing, but after his role in the 1-1 he dominated the game.”

With the 2-1, Ziyech put the ball from the right flank with a revolving cross to Chilwell, who hit the far post. Thirteen minutes before the end, Ziyech curled a free kick from the right flank into the penalty area; Thiago Silva was in the right place to head in. Bee Sky Sports Ziyech is asked about the ‘telepathy’ he seems to have with fellow players. “I always look at them before I play the ball. Eye contact is enough”, the ex-Ajax player explains.

“I’m also not afraid to give that pass. I have a lot of confidence in my pass,” said Ziyech, who thinks he knows why he started so well at his new club. “I feel good in this team and with these players. I feel really comfortable here and I think that’s why.” Trainer Frank Lampard is very pleased with his pupil. “We already knew that Ziyech was a top player. It can be impressive to see that from a distance, but it’s even more impressive when you see someone at work up close. He has impressed me with his personality and his qualities. the field.”