Former West Ham midfielder Don Hutchison claims that he told West Ham to keep a close eye on Ajax's Moroccan star Hakim Ziyech "years ago".
Hutchison, who was known to Hammers fan as 'Budweiser' during his two spells at the club - after a photo of him stark naked bar for a bottle of beer placed strategically in front of his genitals was made public - made the claim on social media on Tuesday.The 48-year-old also insisted that he has informed Crystal Palace of the young star's talents too, although his advice was ignored by both clubs.
Mate I told C Palace West Ham Years ago!!!! Do they listen? No they have there analysts looking at computers all day. ????? https://t.co/VLxd33jVzm
— Don Hutchison (@donhutch4) November 5, 2019
Now 26, Ziyech is currently one of Europe's most highly-rated attacking midfielders and starred in Ajax's 4-4 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last night - a game in which the Dutch side ended with nine men after Daley Blind and Joel Veltman received their marching orders.
He scored Ajax's third goal on the night with a free kick from an acute angle that rebounded off the crossbar and into the net via Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's nose.
Hakim Ziyech embarrasses Kepa from a mad angle ?#CHEAJApic.twitter.com/sEbBMOSkYP
— GiveMeSport Football (@GMS__Football) November 5, 2019
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