With Hakim Ziyech's second season in Chelsea colours almost over, it is difficult to know what to make of the winger and his position in Thomas Tuchel's squad. The same could be said for most of the players he competes for a spot with in Timo Werner, Christian Pulisic, Callum Hudson-Odoi and even Kai Havertz.
Each has shown their potential in brief moments but rarely has any been able to hold down their place in the starting XI. Ziyech perhaps illustrates this point more than most.
The former Morocco international had an electric pre-season showing his immense talent and ability against the likes of Arsenal and Tottenham before having an early impact with a goal against Villarreal in the UEFA Super Cup final. A shoulder injury soon followed which left it's mark mentally as much as physically, and prevented Ziyech from having a sustained impact in the first team in the opening months.
