Morocco release Ziyech back to Chelsea early

Hakim Ziyech has been released early from Morocco's squad to return to Chelsea. 

Ziyech had been struggling with a knee injury sustained in a pre-season friendly against Brighton. 

He did return to action on Friday as he came off the bench for Morocco for the final 30 minutes, setting up a goal in a 3-1 friendly win against Senegal. 

But football.london reports Ziyech is on his way back to London rather than staying on for Morocco's second friendly against DR Congo on Tuesday night. 

Though Blues fans should not be concerned with it reported that Ziyech's departure was agreed before the Senegal game. Ziyech could now feature for Chelsea when the Premier League returns next weekend having missed the 4-0 win over Crystal Palace last week.