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Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech opens door to Morocco return

Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech has left the door open to a return to playing for Morocco.

Ziyech had claimed international retirement after falling out with Morocco coach Vahid Halilhodzic before this year's Africa Cup of Nations.

The midfielder was dumped with Halilhodzic claiming disciplinary issues and hasn't been considered since the tournament.

However, after initially intimating he was done with the national team, Ziyech left the door ajar for a return this week.

Chatting on Instagram, Ziyech was asked if he would consider playing for Morocco again and replied: "We'll see..."

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