Ziyech: Chelsea Fans Want Morocco Forward to Start vs Man City

• Hakim Ziyech has found it difficult to break into Graham Potter's starting XI at Chelsea
• Despite his World Cup exploits, the winger started from the bench against Nottingham
• Some Blues fans contend that the Moroccan has done enough to earn his starting place

A section of Chelsea fans has called on Graham Potter to include Hakim Ziyech in the starting XI that will face Manchester City.

The Blues are scheduled to face the reigning champions in the Premier League on Thursday, January 5, at Stamford Bridge.

The match comes at a time the west Londoners are in bad shape, having won just one of their last seven Premier League outings.

Potter's men suffered a massive blow in their top-four bid over the weekend, when they dropped points against relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest.

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Goal reports that Chelsea took a 1-0 lead during the Sunday clash courtesy of Raheem Sterling, only for Serge Aurier to equalise in the second half as the tie ended in a 1-1 draw.

Chelsea fans want Ziyech

A section of fans has now demanded that Ziyech is started against City, as Chelsea pushes to get their campaign back on track.

Despite his World Cup exploits with Morocco in Qatar, the star winger was started from the bench against Nottingham, with Potter introducing him in the 72nd minute to replace Jorginho.

The ex-Ajax ace went on to make an instant impact, creating numerous chances in a short stint.

The Blues fan base now contends that the Morocco international deserves a starting place in Potter's team.

One said:

"Why didn't Graham Potter start Hakim Ziyech, it really pains?"

A second tweeted:

"Here wondering why Potter keeps putting Ziyech on the bench."

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Another wondered:

"Why is Potter not starting Ziyech? Don't know what he needs to do to start, just wasting his talent and playmaking."

While a fourth added:

"So I have to watch Potter’s Chelsea again and see him benching Ziyech every other game???? When is the pain going to end."

Chelsea fans want Potter sacked

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Graham Potter has come under fire from a section of Chelsea fans, who want him sacked.

The Blues boss found himself on the receiving end after his side drew against relegation courting Nottingham Forest.

Chelsea were hoping to secure a favourable result to boost their chances of making the top four in the Premier League.