Hakim Ziyech
What did Tuchel say to you at half time with your switch?
Not really, it was more like us being on our own sides and if we find space, we don’t have to go to our other foot to cross the ball so it gave us more time to speed the game up and I think that was the reason.
It was hard work at times tonight?
It was a difficult game. They didn’t give us as much space as we had in the first game at home. They are playing with a home crowd behind them that will give them extra boost. They made it very difficult for us. We haven’t been in big trouble as what it might have looked like but it was pretty hard to be honest.
What did you make of this Malmo team?
Like I said, they are a good team to play against. They play so close to each other, there is little space and when they have a good game it is hard to beat them and to create a lot.
Important win, important goal for you?
Yeah. I am trying to be important for the team with goals and assists. I have had some hard times behind me, the injuries and I haven’t really recovered fully [from a shoulder injury]. I work every day on it, even when it is not going as it is supposed to but I have always believed in myself, what I can do on the pitch, I am still believing.
Good atmosphere?
It was good, even when they [Malmo] were against us. Even last season, we didn’t have crowds in stadiums, it is amazing to have a crowd again, especially when you hear them from the first to the last minute. Even when they are against you.
Had a good spell this time last year, have they seen the best of you yet?
No. I know what I can do, where my highest level is and like I said, I have had hard times with injuries and finding my rhythm again. I have struggled to find that again but it is something you have to work hard for. That is what I am doing every day.
