Analysis

Could Hakim Ziyech’s Move To Chelsea Threaten Callum Hudson-Odoi’s And Willian’s Position At Stamford Bridge?

Hakim Ziyech’s move to Chelsea may have raised questions and expectations already due to the talent he has shown on the pitch as we have seen already this season.

His time at Chelsea is expected to be a success by virtue of his quality as Chelsea wasted no time in securing his services even before the end of the season.

Surprisingly, Chelsea has taken Arsenal and the Manchester sides (City and United) while securing the services of the Ajax superstar Hakim Ziyech.

One of the questions prompted by this move (Ziyech to Chelsea from Ajax Amsterdam) is, would his coming to Chelsea be an issue of concern for the Chelsea wide players. This may be the case for Willian and Callum Hudson-Odoi with the former having a lot of transfer rumours surrounding his future.

As per on-going talks, the player (Willian) could still be a Chelsea player for next season unless something else extraordinary happens in the summer.

The deliberations about the playmaker’s future present some level of uncertainty as money (is the major determinant) speaks as the saying goes in relation to Chelsea and William’s transfer moderations.

If he stays he will have to handle the pressure from new signing and Moroccan International player- Hakim Ziyech as competition would be intense at the London club (Chelsea) next season.

This doesn’t exonerate young English winger Callum Hudson-Odoi who may have struggled for form in the on-going campaign. He’s an exceptional talent having made his senior debut for Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions side (England National Team) last year even at 18 years of age.

But he could be facing the challenge to compete with Hakim Ziyech alongside the Brazilian playmaker Willian.

This may happen because the Moroccan star has got an amazing quality on the ball even as he looks like the most suitable candidate to replace Eden Hazard at Chelsea.

There is a keen interest among the Chelsea sect (fans) to see a player of the Belgian’s quality sign for the club.

This quest may have even been met following the massive expectations attached to the signing of Ajax superstar Hakim Ziyech.

Can Hakim rise above the duo of Callum Hudson-Odoi and William or would the Chelsea star eclipse his promising Chelsea career.

This can only be fathomed by time at least as at next season when the player officially joins up at Chelsea so to say.

When he arrives we can expect a level of competition among the players at the wings and in the attacking (free role) positions.

Moroccan International has got the versatility to be a blessing at the Chelsea football club. He wouldn’t necessarily be a hindrance to any  player.

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