Ziyech expresses his frustration after his first appearance.

Moroccan star Hakim Ziyech expressed his frustration after his team Botafogo lost to hosts Mirassol 2-0 in the 28th round of the Brazilian Serie A, noting that his team had hoped to return with three points.

After the match, Ziyech pointed out that the game did not go as he had hoped, explaining that the first half was difficult for his team, especially after conceding two goals, before Botafogo tried to improve its performance in the second half.

The Moroccan player made his first appearance with Botafogo by coming on at the start of the second half, as he sought to add strength to the attack and initiate his team's offensive plays after finding himself two goals down against the home side.

Despite the challenging circumstances, Ziyech showcased some of his technical skills during the 45 minutes he played, with his passes and attempts to create chances earning him a rating of 7.1 according to specialized statistical platforms.

Speaking about his physical readiness, Ziyech noted that he moved to Brazil from a different league after a period of rest, while the local season is still ongoing, adding that he has not played matches for a while, which explains why he has not yet reached full fitness.

The Moroccan international confirmed that he is heading in the right direction, waiting to regain his match rhythm and increase his fitness level, hoping to provide the necessary contribution to Botafogo in upcoming matches.

Ziyech received significant praise from Botafogo fans, who considered the Moroccan international the best player on their team during this match.