Hakim Ziyech suffers ankle injury on Chelsea debut, doubtful for EPL opener- Hakim Ziyech is doubtful for Chelsea Premier League opener on September 14 - The winger limped off in the 54th minute of the Blues' friendly encounter against Brighton & Hove Albion - Timo Werner opened his goal account for the Blues in the fourth minute but his goal was canceled by Pascal Gross' late minute spot-kick PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Hakim Ziyech has given Frank Lampard a huge scare after limping off on his debut for Chelsea in their friendly game against Brighton & Hove Albion at the AMEX Stadium. The 27-year-old midfielder only lasted 54 minutes before being considered unfit for the remainder of the preseason encounter. Ziyech joined the London club from Ajax Amsterdam this transfer window in a five-year deal valued around €44 million. Preliminary reports claim the Morrocan winger hurt his ankle and might be unavailable for the Blues when the new Premier League season kicks off on September 12. Read also Ronaldo Delima tops list of highest goalscorers at 21 for club and country (see where Messi and Ronaldo are) PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' Academy product Conor Gallagher took Ziyeck's place for the remainder of the game, but despite his injury, Blues fans were delighted to watch their new signings. Meanwhile, Timo Werner needed just four minutes to open his goal account for his new club after powering home a superb goal assisted by Callum Hudson-Odoi. But Pascal Gross' late minute spot-kick denied Frank Lampard and his armies victory as they ended up sharing the spoils at the end of the meeting. Not less than 2,500 Brighton supporters watched the game, with the match the first to be played in front of fans in England since March. Apparently, this fixture will be repeated when the Premier League kicks off next month as Chelsea travel to the same venue for their first game of the season on September 14. Read also Top fascinating facts about Odion Ighalo: transfers, stats, net worth, and family Lampard will now be hoping to have Ziyech return to full fitness including fellow new recruit Thiago Silva. The veteran defender sealed his move to Stamford Bridge this week and could be followed by Kai Havertz before the September 14 clash. Legit.ng earlier reported that Thiago Silva has finally joined Premier League giants Chelsea after ending his spell with Champions League finalists Paris. Saint-Germain. The Brazilian center-back spent eight seasons with the Parisians winning seven Ligue 1 titles in the process. The 35-year-old was unveiled by the west London club after signing a one year deal having the option of a further year. How we mistakenly celebrated Yakubu’s miss at 2010 World Cup – Brown Ideye | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Hakim Ziyech is doubtful for Chelsea Premier League opener on September 14 - The winger limped off in the 54th minute of the Blues' friendly encounter against Brighton & Hove Albion - Timo Werner opened his goal account for the Blues in the fourth minute but his goal was canceled by Pascal Gross' late minute spot-kick PAY ATTENTION: ! PAY ATTENTION: ' Legit.ng How we mistakenly celebrated Yakubu’s miss at 2010 World Cup – Brown Ideye |