The Dutchman feels Ziyech is deserving of a bigger role in the side (Pictures: Getty Images)Former Arsenal and Manchester United forward Robin van Persie has criticised Thomas Tuchel’s use of Hakim Ziyech and believes he is deserving of a ‘much bigger role’ in the Chelsea team. ‘It is actually a shame that the creativity of players like Ziyech, [Christian] Pulisic and [Mateo] Kovacic – who I think is a brilliant player – is not being expressed,’ Van Persie wrote in his column for De Telegraaf. Ziyech also has those qualities higher up the pitch, but he should have a much bigger role in the team. The system this trainer plays is just not good for Ziyech,’ he said. I have to leave.”‘It is now about Ziyech because I have nothing to do with that man.

Source: Metro May 28, 2021 12:15 UTC