Manchester United have had a difficult 2019-20 season so far as they have still looked far, far from the finished product.
While they have got a few good results against the big sides, they have not been consistent enough, while their squad has looked underwhelming as well.
The Red Devils need to sign new players in the next few transfer windows, and one player who could be perfect for them is Ajax’s Hakim Ziyech, who is having yet another solid season for the Dutch side.
Ziyech was a key player in Ajax’s successes last season, which included them reaching the final four of the Champions League, before narrowly losing out against Tottenham.
Let’s take a look at 3 reasons why Manchester United should sign Hakim Ziyech:
3 reasons why Hakim Ziyech is perfect for Manchester United
#1 Goals and assists king
Ziyech has had phenomenal figures in the last few seasons for Ajax. Since signing for the Dutch giants in 2016, Ziyech has scored 48 goals and created 82 more in 158 games in all competitions – staggering figures!
While the Dutch league is not the strongest in Europe, Ziyech has proven his worth in the Champions League, scoring 5 goals and 8 assists in 17 appearances.
He has had unbelievable numbers this season, making a whopping 21 assists in 28 games in all competitions! In a United side that has agile players like Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford, Ziyech could be a huge threat in setting up goals for the Red Devils.
#2 Perfect player to open low blocks
It’s been plain obvious this season that this current Manchester United side are best during counter-attacking situations, where they can use the pace of Martial, Rashford, and Daniel James.
Against teams that play deep, United have struggled as they have not had a clever player who can play through balls and passes into the final third, or make something out of nothing with his creative prowess.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have had a lot of the possession against teams that have low blocks, but have found it tough to penetrate and cause problems. Ziyech’s innovation, dribbling, pace, and through balls could certainly change that for United.
#3 Versatile player
Ziyech, like a lot of players at Ajax, is someone who can play in more than one position. While his primary position is on the right, cutting in with his left foot, he can also play on the left, or even as a No. 10 behind the striker.
This versatility could be of great use when United play weaker opposition, which could allow them to play a two-man midfield with Ziyech playing behind the striker.
His versatility is also shown in the way that he plays. He’s not just about the dribbles, tricks, and flicks, but also smart passing – long and short, as well as through balls.