This is a very good point. His left foot isn't especially poor or anything but he'll always be more comfortable coming inside onto his right. He's not so much a touchline-hugging winger who puts in crosses all day, he's actually very aggressive in his movements and makes a concerted effort to get into the box (especially at the far post).
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This is a very good point. His left foot isn't especially poor or anything but he'll always be more comfortable coming inside onto his right. He's not so much a touchline-hugging winger who puts in crosses all day, he's actually very aggressive in his movements and makes a concerted effort to get into the box (especially at the far post).
Pulisic has always been a very good young player. His only sin the last year at at Dortmund was refusing to sign a new deal and unlike Lewandowski before him, the meteoric rise of Sancho in his stead meant that they could afford to bench a player who was leaving in January.
Niggling injuries IMO might be the only thing that might stop him from reaching world class status.
Niggling injuries IMO might be the only thing that might stop him from reaching world class status.
He has a much higher ceiling than I thought he had at Dortmund. Seems to be one of Chelsea's best players whenever I watch him.
Looks like a decent player, causes havoc.
Agreed. Being American born I always followed him and hoped he'd succeed, but his last season and a half at Dortmund gave me serious doubts he'd ever be able to be a top level player. Adapted unexpectedly well to the Prem, he's been Chelsea's best player for me since the restart.
Pulisic is playing really well. Tearing defences open. Keeping in mind an 18 year old Sancho sent Pulisic to warm the bench, should say a lot about what Sancho could do here.
Has looked very good the recent times I've watched him. His control, especially at the pace he runs at is immense.
I think missing the World Cup had a net positive effect on him. He looks determined to bounce back, and is playing a lot more aggressively than before.
He wasn't doing great before the lockdown and even at Dortmund for quite a while, but he looks a different player now. Maybe he just needed a break and to refocus again.
He's been very good recently.
People often forget he's still only 21. Always going to be a bit patchy.
Chelsea's best player again for the first half. For me he's playing Tammy out of the team once Werner arrives.
He’s quite good. Didn’t expect it, honestly. He was somewhat underwhelming at Dortmund and on the fringes a bit towards the end.
Yeah he's hugely exceeded expectations. In the league for Dortmund he managed 13 goals in 90 appearances; for Chelsea he's already on 7 from 19 - he's scoring at more or less 2.5 times his previous rate. That said, he's still only 21 so perhaps it's not outrageous that he's continuing to improve.
Fantastic performance from him again. Always knew he'll be worth every single penny we spent on him and at 21 he's only gonna get better. If we are able to land Havertz I see Werner up front with Pulisic Havertz and Ziyech behind him. Can't wait for next season.
I was also guilty of looking at his stats when we signed him and being underwhelmed, but it's important to keep in mind that his career at Dortmund was from age 16 to 20. Players are hardly a bastion of consistency at that age.
I think weve struck gold with him. Hes class.
I’ll say it again, Reyna will eclipse Pulisic. At 17 he is better technically than Pulisic was at that age. United need to get on this now if they want the next great American hope(tm)
He's from Sunderland!
Haaland too is english from leeds. Tf is Southgate doing...
Well it is probably lucky for whatever club signs him next that he doesn't play for England. If he did, English tax would've boosted up to £1bn or something.
Wasn't this guy meant to be a flop? looks pretty useful so far.
As usual you can't really judge people in their first season, people need time to adjust.
He's certainly looked Chelsea's most dangerous player since the break.
Brilliant again today. Should have had a hat trick of assists but let down by Willian fluffing his lines repeatedly.
Sancho at 18 years old sent this guy to the bench. Just Imagine what Sancho could do here.
Pulisic refusing to sign a new deal gave Sancho a chance in the team, more like. In the end, it was beneficial to all parties.
He's not going to Feyenoord dude.
Why was he refusing to sign a new deal?
Wanted to move to a bigger club for more money than Dortmund could offer.
Yeah with over 5000 youth players on their books last 5 years they have an abysmal record with youth..
Just like Greenwood will be pleased if/when you buy Sancho!
Not really though is it?
Bit different as Pulisic, Ziyech, Havertz, Werner would all have been bought for big money after the listed ones have made it to the first team. Greenwood's not even a natural right sided player.
It's literally the exact same situation. Youth player potentially displaced by big signing; he'll have to knuckle down and improve to regain his place or be content with a spot on the bench.
Mount is still playing even if we buy Havertz anyways, CHO and Tammy haven't shown enough to be starters week in week out. They'll still get plenty of minutes but will have to improve to be nailed on starters.
Greenwood is in the first team right now and obviously any move for Sancho comes after he's become a nailed on starter. Also Pulisic didn't come in after CHO / Tammy / Mount, this is his first season.
Related to Claudio?
Indeed, Gio is Claudio's son
Sancho-Martial-Rashford
Where exactly would his scope to break in come from?
Martial is older. He'll be looking to retire in about 8-10 years.