Analysis

Pulisic can be one of the best in Premier League and an ideal replacement of Hazard

Christian Pulisic’s arrival at Chelsea had a mixed reaction from the Blues. He made a move in 2019 summer from Borussia Dortmund. He was signed with a hefty amount of $73 million which made him the most expensive player in America.

Pulisic came off as a substitute in his debut match against Manchester United where Chelsea suffered a defeat. He got his first start of the match against Liverpool. It was in the UEFA Super Cup Final defeat where he assisted Olivier Giroud and scored a goal which was later called offside.

The Next Hazard or the First Pulisic?

Chelsea lost the match but what they gained from that defeat provided a much bigger solution to any arising problems. Pulisic’s promising performance in that match was the light amidst darkness to many fans.

Having lost their best player Hazard, the Blues were much concerned and feared getting no replacement of player with such caliber. That match against Liverpool did ignite a hope. There were three sub-parts of his rise.

Pulisic celebrating

He was a substitute at first. He played well against Liverpool and then cemented his position in the first eleven with stellar performances against Ajax and Newcastle United. He started showing his potential in the field for Chelsea.

Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard praised the American midfielder for his hat-trick against Burnley which showed that he really has found his footing in the League.

The hat-trick against Burnley was met with high praise from his manager Frank Lampard and much relief in the United States as Pulisic finally seemed to find his footing in the Premier League.

His promising performances and the productivity has consequently drawn inevitable comparisons to Eden Hazard. His fine form convinced Stamford Bridge that he can be the successor to the former Belgian star.

Pulisic Moments with Chelsea

  1. Hat-trick against Burnley
  2. FA Cup Final goal against Arsenal
  3. The solo goal against Manchester City having covered 60-yards
  4. Incredible assist for the winning goal against Ajax

After getting accustomed to the Premier League way of football, the young midfielder came back stronger than the rest since the COVID break. His stats have upgraded so much that now the Chelsea fans are expecting more from his heroics on the pitch.

Verdict on Pulisic

Football pundits believe that the talented star, Pulisic can become the Chelsea legend if he sticks with the club for too long and continue his fine form.

He altogether had an impressive debut season where he netted 11 times and made 10 assists to his name.

The 21-year-old will although saw his season ending on a low note as he was injured in the FA cup Final. He missed the crucial UCL second leg against Bayern Munich due to the injury he suffered.

Former Chelsea player, Pat Nevin said that the English International can be “one of the most important players” of Chelsea in the next 10 years.

“There were moments when Christian Pulisic looked like he might run away with the Player of the Year trophy”-said a former fan favorite to Chelsea’s official website.

Germany Legend Bastian Schweinsteiger boasted him for his tremendous ball sense. He said that the 21-year-old star can become a great playmaker and see him among the top 10 players in the coming 10 years.

After a long roller coaster ride in his debut season, Pulisic has made a great start for Chelsea and has proved his worth. He certainly is eager to show what more he is capable of at such an elite club.

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