The tactician opened up about Ziyech’s exclusion:
Halilhodzic added:
The Moroccan coach also said Ziyech’s behavior in the last two matches, especially the last one, was poor. Halilhodzic added that the forward’s attitude was “not that of a national team player who as a leader in the team has to be a positive role model.”
Morocco will take on Sudan later today (September 2) in a World Cup qualifier clash and Hakim Ziyech will not participate in the encounter. The Chelsea winger, who has 16 goals in 35 caps for Morocco, was left out of the squad as the saga between him and Halilhodzic dragged on.
He will also miss the clash with Guinea on September 6. Ziyech will be back in action for Chelsea when they host Aston Villa in their next Premier League game on September 11.
Hakim Ziyech yet to step up at Chelsea
Chelsea signed Hakim Ziyech from Ajax last summer in a deal worth €40 million. The attacker impressed for the Dutch outfit during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 campaigns.
So far, the Morocco international has recorded just seven goals and four assists in 41 appearances for the Blues across all competitions. Chelsea will be hoping to see him at his best as they chase the Premier League title this season.
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