“Manchester United Manager Ten Hag’s Cryptic Post-Match Chat with Ziyech”

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag remained silent on his post-match chat with Hakim Ziyech, following the Red Devils’ 4-1 landslide victory over Chelsea at Old Trafford. This success sealed Manchester United’s place in the Champions League for the next season.

Citing his close ties to Ziyech dating back to their time at Ajax, ten Hag was cryptic about the tenor of their discussion, simply stating that “it’s between Hakim and me. We have experienced many beautiful things together. That statement, along with Ziyech’s shirt swap with Manchester United defender Tyrel Malacia, fueled questions from Chelsea fans, who were already disappointed with their side’s performance.

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Ziyech, who excelled under Ten Hag at Ajax, has failed to maintain the same level of performance since moving to Chelsea in 2020. While a move to PSG was mooted during the January transfer window, the situation remained unchanged. Currently, Ziyech is among the players likely to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.