A selection of Chelsea fans on Twitter heaped praise on Hakim Ziyech as he scored the crucial winner in the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City on Saturday.

The Moroccan impressed before the international break with goals in back-to-back games against Atletico Madrid and Sheffield United.

However, he had a poor showing in the 5-2 drubbing by West Bromwich Albion and was substituted in the 33rd minute after Thiago Silva’s dismissal.

Ziyech played just 11 minutes over the next three games, but he was a surprise starter in the false number nine role against the Cityzens yesterday.

The 28-year-old scored in the opening five minutes from a Timo Werner pass, but the goal was chalked off as the latter was in an offside position.

He finally grabbed his goal in the 55th minute. Werner put the ball on the plate to convert into an empty net with goalkeeper Zack Steffen out of position.

Ziyech had the chance to double the advantage before the hour mark but squandered an easy opportunity as he fired straight at the keeper.

That did not prove costly as the Blues hanged on to secure a victory. They have reached their fourth FA Cup final in five seasons.

Some Chelsea fans were pleased for Ziyech, and here are a few reactions on Twitter.

Hakim Ziyech appreciation post. Getting better and better