Christian Pulisic is fully fit and is available for Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Brighton on Monday according to reports.
The American winger got injured in the FA Cup final against Arsenal in early August.
He was expected to return closer from his hamstring injury to the end of September. His recovery went better than expected and he regained full fitness before the season opener.
Sources tell CBS Sports he worked diligently with the club physios and that effort put in during the short offseason paid him off.
“His recovery went very well.” one source told CBS Sports. “He will train with the team from today [Wednesday].”
Despite the two new men, Hakim Ziyech and Ben Chilwell missing the season opener, Chelsea fans were understandably excited at the news of Pulisic’s return in the training.
Pulisic was expected to miss the start of the season after suffering a bad hamstring injury in the FA Cup final defeat to Arsenal.
But according to reports, he is in contention to feature for Chelsea against Brighton as he has made a quicker than expected recovery. pic.twitter.com/ygeJhnmw1I
— Chelsea FC News (@chelseafcinnig) September 9, 2020
Obviously getting back into the side early and healthy is big news for a player who was arguably the club’s best attacker last season.
In addition to returning, Pulisic has also been handed Chelsea’s No. 10 shirt.
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The Blues have a huge season ahead of them with the new stars starring Kai Havertz, Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech all at Lampard’s disposal.
The Blues finished last season in the top four in the Premier League and is eligible to play the knockout stage of the Champions League. Pulisic has the possibility to even get some minutes in the season opener match against Brighton.
