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Hakim Ziyech 'suffers at the moment' due to the quality of Callum Hudson-Odoi, Mason Mount and Christian Pulisic, says Thomas Tuchel as Chelsea boss admits it's his 'fault' winger has started just twice under him

Hakim Ziyech faces a battle to break into Chelsea's first-team due to the form of Mason Mount, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Christian Pulisic, says manager Thomas Tuchel.

Ziyech has only started one Premier League match under the new Blues boss - and that was his first game in charge in a goalless draw against Wolves.

Since then the 27-year-old was omitted from their squad as they won 2-0 at home to Burnley and was an unused substitute during wins against Tottenham and Sheffield United and Newcastle United.

Hakim Ziyech is currently down in the Chelsea pecking order, reveals manager Thomas Tuchel

Hakim Ziyech is currently down in the Chelsea pecking order, reveals manager Thomas Tuchel

He finally started once more for Tuchel during their 1-0 FA Cup fifth-round win at Barnsley but was substituted during the second half.