Ziyech opens up on recovering from injury and how it affected his game

Hakim Ziyech was out injured for a combined of over 70 days last season. He had to wear a brace on his knee after the injury lay-off and his time in the starting XI has been inconsistent since Thomas Tuchel arrived.

Speaking to Sky Sports, the winger outlined how he feels now: "Yeah I'm enjoying it. Of course I always want to be decisive with goals and assists.

"I had a rough time without me with the injury. Since I've stopped playing with the brace, I feel free. It was tough to be honest.

"It still blocks your movement. Normally I'm used to being free in my body movements. This kind of thing holds me back. Since I'm not playing with the brace anymore, I'm feeling free and fresh."

Ziyech has made 14 appearances this season and has 3 goals and 3 assists to his name. It's good to hear that the winger feels better now - we need his creativity and crosses in the busy period to come.