Hakim Ziyech is considering his future at Chelsea after a difficult start to his Premier League career, according to reports.
The Blues completed the signing of the Morocco international from Ajax last summer, with Ziyech arriving in a deal worth around £33.4m.
Only eight of those have come from the start of matches, and Ziyech has not got on the pitch in any of Chelsea’s last three top-flight outings.
Injuries have not helped the attacking midfielder’s cause, with Ziyech admitting that fitness problems have affected him.
“It was a difficult first half-year [at the club]," Ziyech told Ziggo Sport in a recent interview.
"Of course, I immediately started with an injury, came back, then had another injury. So things are not going the way I had hoped. “But, as most know, I always have faith in myself. I know what I can do, so I don't worry too much about that. The real Ziyech will be there.
“It is faster [in the Premier League] than at Ajax. Luckily, I picked that up pretty quickly, until I got injured in the first exhibition game, which then throws you back all the way.”
Tuchel’s side return to action with a home game against Newcastle on Monday night.
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