The Dutch legend Marco van Basten wonders why Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel chooses Timo Werner even when he plays “really bad”. In addition, it ensures that Hakim Ziyech “is not in the right place” and criticizes that he bet before the German than the Moroccan.
After scoring the Londoners' winning goal against Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, Ziyech was a substitute against West Ham on Sunday. He replaced Christian Pulisic at the end of the second half to be 15 minutes on the green and accumulate his 19th participation in the Premier League this season.
Van Basten was frustrated by Ziyech's lack of involvement and indicated that Chelsea's system and tactics under Tuchel do not suit the former Ajax player. “Ziyech back on the bench. When he comes in, he's like a forward. He can score goals too, because he's a good player. It saddens me to see his substitution … he's just not in the right place. “said Van Basten on Ziggo Sport via Voetbalzone.
The former Dutch striker questioned striker Timo Werner: “That Werner plays very badly, but doesn't he play much more often? The system that this coach uses is not good for Ziyech. So if you're Ziyech, you have to say, 'You know what? I have to pray that I wear '”.
Tuchel's management of Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech has been criticized by another Dutch legend like Dirk Kuyt, former Liverpool footballer.
Kuyt spoke about Tuchel's bet on Werner over Ziyech: “He scored in that FA Cup game against Manchester City. Then you think: well, he's over it. And for nothing. The next game: boom, on the bench. Then you look at Werner, who can do whatever he wants. Play over and over again. He scored against West Ham but could have done one more. “
Werner's debut season at Stamford Bridge has been spotty due to various injuries but has shown glimpses of what he can do with Tuchel, after having scored three goals under the direction of the German.