The Champions League that has not involved Chelsea this season has seen supporters enjoy a number of brilliant games as a neutral.
By chance, a large portion of these have included Manchester United, whose qualification hopes are hanging on by a thread following their first five fixtures.
It has not been an enjoyable campaign for Mason Mount in particular. The former Chelsea man has hardly made an impact in the competition for a number of reasons.
Erik ten Hag’s side were again in a commanding position last night against Galatasary, before they threw it away in dramatic fashion.
Their opponents were dragged back into the game twice by Hakim Ziyech, who is on loan from Stamford Bridge at the moment.
He ran the show on the right-hand-side of the Turkish side’s attack, even showing a desire to track back that many had simply never seen at Chelsea.
Ziyech stars in Champions League
Twice the Morocco international found the net from a free-kick, however Andre Onana hardly covered himself in glory for either effort.
It was another reminder that Chelsea perhaps dodged a bullet when they were in the market for a goalkeeper over the summer, instead ending up with Robert Sanchez as their number one.
One player who won’t be at Stamford Bridge again is Ziyech, with the 30-year-old set to make his move away permanent at the end of the season.
With him starring against Premier League opposition last night, it is hard not to think back to when he was here and not being given regular opportunities to start during his tenure.
He never really had the chance to string a regular run of appearances together, which made it very difficult for him to show his qualities.
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