Morocco international Hakim Ziyech will not feature for Chelsea in their opening clash against Brighton due to a knee injury in friendly game.

As reported by The Athletic, Hakim Ziyech will be absent on September 14, 2020 as Chelsea will begin new Premier League season with an away game against Brighton.

Former Ajax midfielder twisted his knee while playing his first game for the Blues. Despite the fact that his unavailability is yet to be known, media reports said that he will be absent for a couple of weeks.