🇺🇸 Christian Pulisic

[OneMoSalah 8,886]

5 hours ago, Jason said:

Not too sure I'd throw him in against a physical side like Burnley - away from home at that - but he definitely deserves to start games after his recent impact from the bench. Unfair to judge his starts based on performances from 2 months ago!

Against Burnley is the perfect game for him... they will play a low block more than likely, limiting space in behind so having someone who can take players out of the game is huge. Even more so because he is affecting games. I mean if your worried about the physical side of it I guess Mount and Callum shouldnt play either? They arent much more physical than he is. 

[ZAPHOD2319 4,818]

I like how Lampard is bringing Pulisic along slowly. He is showing flashes of what he will be. I am a fan of his, but you have to look at his short comings too. When he gets winded he has a habit of disappearing trying to get his stamina back. He does it often on the US team. He needs to get stronger and more endurance. He does need to play full games to rotate other starters out for rest. I really don't think he is strong enough or has the endurance that CHO and Willian have right now. He can get there, but he is not there right now. Just my opinion.

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[ZAPHOD2319 4,818]

It will be interesting to see if this story gets legs. I know the US media will beat it to death if there is any truth to Pulisic contacting Barca directly about a transfer.

https://www.caughtoffside.com/2019/10/24/chelsea-transfer-news-pulisic-barcelona-talks/

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4 minutes ago, ZAPHOD2319 said:

It will be interesting to see if this story gets legs. I know the US media will beat it to death if there is any truth to Pulisic contacting Barca directly about a transfer.

https://www.caughtoffside.com/2019/10/24/chelsea-transfer-news-pulisic-barcelona-talks/

 

Makes sense. Not a regular behind Willian and CHO so he tries to overtake Messi and Griezmann.

[Jase 43,479]

https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-christian-pulisic-michy-batshuayi-17143373

Asked if he felt his performance in Amsterdam and at home to Newcastle last Saturday has proven a point, Pulisic said: "I’m never gonna let that [not playing] put me down, I’m going to keep fighting because this is where I want to be. 

"I came here for a reason, I want to be here and I want to make a difference. Whenever I get that opportunity I want to keep working hard."

Lampard has also spoken about the importance of his squad, the need for those who have not been starting regularly to be prepared at every moment. This was the second game in a row where the head coach’s substitutions have changed the game’s dynamic.

“Definitely, he says that all of the time," Pulisic added. "We’re a team, we need every single player on the roster. I’m really happy with how it’s gone.

“We have a great mix of youth and experienced players and I think that’s the reason why we’ve been getting great results lately. I think that’s kind of coming together. We have a great balance."

Of his own performance, Pulisic added: “I was given another opportunity to go in and the manager told me: ‘go in, make an impact, make a difference’ and I’m happy I was able to help a little bit with that.”

The 21-year-old is showing more signs of his potential after an unconvincing start to life at Stamford Bridge. However, he insists that his obstructed path to regular minutes has not dented his confidence.

"I’m never gonna let that put me down by not playing, I’m going to keep fighting because this is where I want to be,” he said. “I came here for a reason, I want to be here and I want to make a difference. Whenever I get that opportunity I want to keep working hard.

“I go in to give absolutely everything and do the best I can with the opportunity I’m given. I’m happy with the short time I was given to make an assist, make a difference. Obviously I want to be on the field.”

[the wes 7,212]

The thing I like about pulisic he puts the ball into dangerous areas were our strikers can score from when willian gets into them positions 9 out of 10 times willian picks the wrong choices I can see Pulisic getting alot of assists this season  

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[Tomo 21,751]

Although he's earned it I probably won't start him Vs Burnley purely because I think he will struggle against that type of opponent at the minute.

If I were Lamps I'd call him in the office and tell him he's not starting at Turf Moor but go on to say he will start at Watford.

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[Vesper 30,185]

14 hours ago, Jason said:

 

so cool he got to make it to his dream club, I think he will come good, even though I was fairly negative when we first signed him (I was going off his being rammed into a Sarriball club at that point, as we all know Sarri hates youth, and that system was not a good fir for Puli's skillsets)

 

damn shame we did not sign the other player this reminds me of

 

 

 

[Blue Armour 4,439]

 

And now with a hat-trick....

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

what a performance from the diminutive American. Great goals and well-rounded overall performance. Can not be overlooked in the next few games. Lets hope he does better than last game vs ManU.

[communicate 2,703]

So super sub or CHO position. [emoji57][emoji57]

[Jase 43,479]

 

 

[Jase 43,479]

Also the second American to score a PL hat-trick, after Clint Dempsey. 

[Jase 43,479]

Pulisic has played only 591 minutes for us and already has 3 goals and 5 assists. 

[Stats 7,142]

It is weird to think he is younger than Abraham. I feel like Pulisic has been around for ages and I don't talk about him as a 'youngster', while others his age I would say they are still so young. Probably because he looks a bit older than his age 

[OneMoSalah 8,886]

Think if he can play like that everyweek regardless of if he is a sub or starter, he will do well.

Anyone who cant see that he brings a real drive and directness to the team must be blind. He isnt afraid to shoot either or demand the ball. He will only get better.

Hopefully his fellow countrymen amd women in the media will also ease up on why he isnt or wasnt playing every week as they arent helping him in any regards. Instead of focusing on how he isnt playing they should focus on the future he will have and how he has performed in recent games.