‘I Was Inspired By Frank Lampard’ – Hakim Ziyech Gives First Chelsea Interview | WATCH FULL INTERVIEW
The Moroccan international Ziyech said the clash between Chelsea and Ajax was a crazy match as it ended 4-4.
The 27 year old produced a MOTM performance at Stamford Bridge on November 5 last year with a brace of assists.
The result was not enough for Ajax to progress from Group H to the next round as both Chelsea and Valencia made it through.
Hakim Ziyech Talks Chelsea Vs Ajax
“It was a crazy game, if you were a neutral supporter it was a fantastic game,” Ziyech told Chelsea website.
“For us it was a little bit less because we were 4-1 up, but it was a crazy game.
I think the neutral fans, that is why they like football, because of moments and games like this.”
The Morocco international started his individual training sessions at Chelsea on Saturday as he is not eligible to play yet.
He was in the stands as the Blues beat Norwich City 1-0 in Tuesday’s Premier League match with goal from Giroud.
Hakim Ziyech Talks Drogba, Terry And Lampard Inspiration
“When you are a young guy you always want to play for a big club, in the Premier League of course,” he added.
“When I was young, the players that played here, it was always a big club so I am very happy and it means a lot.
I was playing in the youth in Heerenveen and here was playing Drogba, Lampard, Terry, all those big names.
“We were always for Chelsea, and if you look at now, if you can play here it means a lot to me.”
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