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'He looks happier playing for Morocco!': Joe Cole says Hakim Ziyech 'doesn't suit' the Premier League as midfielder continues to shine during World Cup... and claims Chelsea woes have been caused by 'aggressive' English football

Ex-Chelsea star Joe Cole has claimed that Hakim Ziyech 'doesn't suit' the Premier League after watching the winger's impressive World Cup displays.

The Moroccan has had a turbulent time in west London since joining Chelsea from Ajax in 2020 and has failed to live up to the expectations previously set out for him.

Yet, the 29-year-old - who only recently came out of international retirement - has looked a man reborn for his national side during the World Cup and Cole has suggested it's because he gets more 'rhythm' with Morocco.