Ajax President and former United GK Edwin van der Sar congratulates Hakim Ziyech with first Chelsea goal
Legendary Edwin van der Sar, Ajax's chief executive at the moment, has commented on the club's former disciples' displays in the Champions League, including Hakim Ziyech's performance against Krasnodar.
"Alright then going to bed after watching some Champions League football and couple wins for our ex-players Frenkie de Jong, Hakim Ziyech first goal for Chelsea and a start for Donny van de Beek. Strange feeling as when I wake up after a good night sleep i will be 50 years old," the former Man United goalie tweeted.
Alright then going to bed after watching some @ChampionsLeague football and couple wins for our ex players @DeJongFrenkie21, Hakim Ziyech first goal for @ChelseaFC and a start for @Donny_beek6. Strange feeling as when I wake up after a good night sleep i will be 50 years old...
— Edwin van der Sar (@vdsar1970) October 28, 2020
On Wednesday, Ziyech made his first start for Chelsea, helping the Blues beat Krasnodar 4-0 on the Champions League matchday 2. In the 79th minute of the clash, the Moroccan found the back of the net and, therefore, scored his first goal for the club.
Good performance from good player