Posted on November 20, 2021 at 8:30 am by Th.B.
While FC Barcelona are said to be ready to launch an offensive against Chelsea over the Hakim Ziyech loan this winter, Thomas Tuchel was keen to calm Barca's enthusiasm for the Morocco international.
Witnessing a large desert in its offensive sector due to significant unavailability including the absences of Ousmane Dembélé and Ansu Fati, Xavi Hernandez would ask for a reinforcement to support Memphis Depay at the forefront of the attack of FC Barcelona . And as part of the winter transfer window, the Blaugrana leaders could launch an offensive in the market to meet the demands of Xavi. And the option Hakim Ziyech , who does not have a steadfast status at Chelsea , would particularly appeal to Barça president Joan Laporta in view of a possible loan without a compulsory purchase option. However, in the mind of Thomas Tuchel , this would not be relevant.
“We don't think about a potential change, trade or anything else in winter”
“Right now, here in Cobham, we don't think about his future. You don't think of a potential change, a trade-in or anything else in the winter. I haven't told anyone about it here in Cobham, so it's an invention of the media ”. Thomas Tuchel , coach of Chelsea , said at a press conference and in comments reported by Goal.