Chelsea’s Ziyech Out Against Brentford Due to Persistent Headaches, Tuchel Confirms

The Blues will have to do without Hakim Ziyech for their trip to Brentford this Saturday, as part of the 8th round of the Premier League. The Moroccan international would be suffering from persistent headaches and had missed the last two gatherings of the Atlas Lions.

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"We have doubts about Hakim Ziyech. He missed the last two training sessions because of a headache. He will not be in the team tomorrow (Saturday)," Thomas Tuchel announced on Friday at a press conference, providing an update on the health status of his players.

Other key players like Thiago Silva, still in Brazil, Antonio Rüdiger and Christian Pulisic injured, will not be able to be fielded for this match.