Christian Pulisic

[1905didierblue 748]

9 hours ago, NikkiCFC said:

I think we have overreaction here. It's not like he don't play at all. We had 10 games this season so far and he played 441 minutes so around five games. Willian and Pedro have very similar minutes this season. So no issue here for me. 

Welcome to talk Chelsea. Where the last 2/3 games is indicative of a player's quality, character, future etc etc.

[the wes 7,212]

 

[Superblue 6,372]

Read an article today that shows at present his productivity with and without the ball is overall pretty poor compared to the other players in his position.

He averages fewer tackles per 90 mins (1.62) compared to Pedro (1.85), Mount (2) and Willian (2.49).

And fewer interceptions per 90 mins (0.65) to Willian (0.83) and Pedro (1.85).

His dual success is only 37% compared to Mount (46%), Pedro (52%) and Willian (67%).

With the ball, he averages fewer shots (0.65) compared to Willian (1.66), Mount (1.86) and Pedro (2.59).

Creates fewer chances (1.3) than Mount (2.15) and Pedro (2.96).

And averages the lowest dribble success (42%) compared to Pedro (60%), Mount (63%) and Willian (75%).

It's also not a coincidence that his last game in the league was Sheffield United where Azpi kept getting targeted and whilst had a poor game, was hardly getting much help from Pulisic.

I think at present Lampard simply doesn't trust his all round game for the team. Tomori got his chances initially by performing in training and Lampard has also talked up Batshuayi's effort in training recently which has coincided in more minutes on the pitch. Pulisic just needs to keep developing and improving by working hard in training and chances will come. It'll be up to him then to take them.

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4 hours ago, Superblue_1986 said:

Pulisic just needs to keep developing and improving by working hard in training and chances will come. It'll be up to him then to take them.

For sure but hope some folks are patient if he doesn't come out firing. We've been fortunate that the likes of Abraham and Mount have hit the ground running from the get-go and think we may have been spoilt a tad bit by their success so far because if they hadn't started so well, we would be pleading patience with them. So, hope some patience is given here. 

[manpe 10,861]

Circumstances for our youngsters and Pulisic are different, Chelsea has been their home since they were kids, Pulisic meanwhile has that whole adapting to new club and country thing to do first before he can start firing like the graduates. What I am quite certain of is that he has been left out of the team mostly due to defensive reasons, introducing other wingers has definitely helped our open play defending.

[Superblue 6,372]

2 hours ago, Jason said:

For sure but hope some folks are patient if he doesn't come out firing. We've been fortunate that the likes of Abraham and Mount have hit the ground running from the get-go and think we may have been spoilt a tad bit by their success so far because they hadn't started so well, we would be pleading patience with them. So, hope some patience is given here. 

Which is why I think Lampard has taken him out for a bit. Look how much Pepe is struggling, he looked dreadful tonight!

I'm confident Pulisic will be a very good player for us and offers some qualities others cant in this squad. His ability to run in behind in particular could be a very potent weapon and I think this season at least he'll be better suited to being a second half substitute running in behind tired defences, especially those chasing a game.

[shrenshah 186]

Doesnt even make the squad...wats wrong

[OneMoSalah 8,885]

Only thing I can think of is the same reason why Sarri didnt start Ruben, Emerson and Callum from the beginning of last season. As people have mentioned already) is what he does without the ball. Tactically understanding his role off the ball, helping the fullback, pressing off the ball. 

Nothing to do with his ability, people making out hes some second rate player clearly dont know football. He has huge promise, his all round game from an offensibe point of view isnt that bad, he can play killer passes, dribble, score goals etc. He will get a foot in eventually, I think he is just maybe unfortunate Willian has played well since after Leiceister and Mount has done very well since the United game. 

Whoever said loan him out to learn his trade should do some research. He played in the Bundesliga and CL aged 17/18. Has played over 100 games for Dortmund under managers like Klopp, Tuchel, Favre etc. 

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

How Zouma keeps starting I dont know.

[DanP2311 65]

American field players don't get much benefit of the doubt. 

Inexperience managers who were legendary players do get the benefit of the doubt.

Now it apparently is personal for Frank, whose insecurity is showing.

Best result for all concerned is a loan or transfer.  I think there will be plenty of takers, and everyone can move on.

[1905didierblue 748]

1 hour ago, Vybz Kartel said:

How Zouma keeps starting I dont know.

Pulisic has to compete against 4 others (mount, willian, Cho, Pedro). So 5 for 2 positions, while zouma is currently competing against 2 (tomori, Andreas) for 2/3 positions. Completely different ball game.

Pulisic just needs some time. That's it. I expect him to be in and around the starting 11 during the December period.  

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23 hours ago, OneMoSalah said:

Only thing I can think of is the same reason why Sarri didnt start Ruben, Emerson and Callum from the beginning of last season. As people have mentioned already) is what he does without the ball. Tactically understanding his role off the ball, helping the fullback, pressing off the ball. 

 

21 hours ago, 1905didierblue said:

Pulisic just needs some time. That's it. I expect him to be in and around the starting 11 during the December period.  

Not that I disagree with you both but never mind not starting, Pulisic hasn't even been getting minutes here and there in the past month's more important games (excluding the League Cup). The irony of taking him out of the firing line has kinda put him more into the firing line, especially after all the recent reactions.

[Vesper 30,119]

23 hours ago, 1905didierblue said:

Pulisic has to compete against 4 others (mount, willian, Cho, Pedro). So 5 for 2 positions, while zouma is currently competing against 2 (tomori, Andreas) for 2/3 positions. Completely different ball game.

Pulisic just needs some time. That's it. I expect him to be in and around the starting 11 during the December period.  

Mount is not nearly as good a winger as he is an AMF

he flourishes more towards the middle (longitudinally) half of the pitch

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from a couple days ago (not saying I agree with this BTW)

$73 million Christian Pulisic is a 'poor fit' for Chelsea and should consider leaving the club at the end of the season, ESPN pundits say

https://www.businessinsider.com/christian-pulisic-should-leave-chelsea-fc-2019-9?r=US&IR=T