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GRAHAM POTTER'S DECISION TO START HAKIM ZIYECH AGAINST SPURS SET 'ALARM BELLS RINGING' AMONG CHELSEA

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Graham Potter's decision to start striker Hakim Ziyech against Spurs has raised "concerns" in the Chelsea hierarchy, according to reports.



Chelsea announced their farewell to the Englishman in a statement on Sunday night, after a 0-2 loss to Aston Villa on Saturday sent the team down to 11th place in the Premier League table.


When a home loss to Villa - Potter's 11th game in just 31 games in charge - became the final nail in his Chelsea coffin, co-owners Todd Bohley and Behdad Eghbali were said to be worried. afraid of certain decisions. performed by the 47-year-old during his time at the club.


One such decision was made at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in February, when Potter chose to capture Moroccan striker Ziyech himself for their clash with Spurs, although the 30-year-old has sought how to leave the club during the January transfer window. window.



Ziyech had been scheduled to move to Paris Saint Germain's side in Ligue 1, but the deal was only approved in the 11th hour due to paperwork problems, leading many to believe he would have a limited role in the final stages of the season. . However. Potter has selected Ziyech in his starting line-up for the trip to Spurs - while leaving the 88.5m acquisition of Mykhailo Mudryk on the bench - a move that raised eyebrows among the Chelsea board , according to the Daily Mail.



Ziyech plays for Chelsea at Spurs. (Credit:

Alamy)

The move failed to prove effective as Chelsea lost 2-0 to Spurs as Ziyech was suspended in the 62nd minute after failing to make a significant impact on the proceedings.


Ziyech hasn't appeared for Chelsea since and with Potter looking for a new job, it doesn't look like the Moroccan will be back in the starting XI any time soon. Former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann - who was recently replaced at the Allianz Arena by former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel - has emerged as a strong candidate for the bookies to succeed Potter. at Stamford Bridge.


Meanwhile, Potter is said to have turned down advances from Leicester City after the Foxes closed in after Brendan Rodgers himself was sacked from the King Power Stadium on Sunday.  

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