Following a turbulent start to the new season, Graham Potter's arrival has reinstilled the feel-good factor back at Chelsea. It's probably no exaggeration to describe the situation as a new beginning. After all, Tuchel's sacking and the change of ownership closed a chapter filled with incredible success, which fans will hold onto forever.
However, there remains one particular player who will likely be keen on opening a new chapter of his own after enduring a difficult few years at Stamford Bridge. Christian Pulisic's time in West London has been overshadowed by a number of injury setbacks and a lack of game time, with the latter remaining a problem for the winger this season.
Pulisic has started just two of the Blues' opening nine games, coming off the bench six times and not featuring at all against Aston Villa on Sunday. It's a similar situation in the Champions League for the American, who was on the bench for the entirety of both AC Milan fixtures.
Finding game time hard to come by is a frustration for any player, but for Pulisic, it's made even harder with the World Cup just around the corner. The USA captain will be leading his team out in Qatar as they take on England, Wales and Iran, but a lack of minutes running up to November will undoubtedly be on his mind.
The 24-year-old's situation has left many with the impression that his future lies elsewhere, a thought that has even crossed the mind of USMNT legend Eric Wynalda. Speaking to Vegas Insider, Wynalda claimed Pulisic should leave Chelsea in order to find more opportunities, naming Newcastle as an ideal destination.
“He's going to be on the end of a lot of quality if he stays at Chelsea. He's just not going to get the minutes that would equate to big numbers,” Wynalda said. “I think if he ends up making a move in January, after the World Cup, I am starting to lean more and more towards the direction of Newcastle.
“Things that I am hearing about the money they are going to splash is interesting. I don't think Leeds, for example, would be a good spot for him. That's not a team that is going to score a ton of goals,” he added.
Furthermore, it's not just the lack of game time that Pulisic will be hoping to see improvements on in the weeks ahead. In a Q&A session with GQ Sports, the forward revealed that he's not a fan of his “Captain America” nickname when asked what his favourite was.
“I don't know if I like any of those,” he replied. “I'm pretty much used to Captain America at this point. It's funny because there are also other Captain Americas to me, so that's fine, but I think we need a little bit more work on a good nickname for sure.”
If he plays more games, whether that's through a transfer or not, and gets a nickname that matches his requirements, then maybe Pulisic will end up opening a new chapter of his own after all.
Topadkort
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That new Coach has already started with favouratism of using incompetent English players. Playing Sterling almost every time and he is playing nonsense, about Cheek, Chilwell
jicbcklnsz
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Pulisic is good nd he can be more good if he can be given game time to play, if not let him look for another club nd ill be happy for him
Moe-Km
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That’s not what I said. I’m only trying to say that Pulisic is more skillful but Mason Mount has shown more determination to Succeed that’s why Mount will always be rated Above Pulisic even with his Talent.
I respect that. I personally don't think Pulisic is more skillful. that's all. I think he's a good player but he's not built for EPL. Mount has EPL in his blood.
Moe-Km
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There's is no denial of Mason's talent but what @Mekbmopt is trying to say is that Pulisic was bless with more talent but he doesn't work as hard/ smart as others to improve, hence he is being left behind
don't get me wrong pulisic is talented but I think Football has always been a big thing in Mounts blood. I dont think Pulisic has more talent or more skill. I think he's good. just not good enough for a strong EPL team.
kuzbcilstu
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I am a big fan of pulisic, an a Chelsea fan too, let the coach give him a chance, when ever pulisic play I feel very happy because of the way he play, an i also see the image of hazard
I support you my dear think about aubameyang and sterling I'm not happy with the minutes they are playing instead of pulisic
kuzbcilstu
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pulisic is a good player, we have a good coach, I think the coach have to think about the struggle of aubameyang and sterling they are finishing minutes for nothing they are playing nonsense.
Vuudnpsuz
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Chelsea lack creative an skilful players, that's why you are saying mount is a good player, Mason mount can start in man city mildfied, Bayern, or Madrid, when this so called overhype English players go back to their country then you can see how un talented they are,
bacbcostu
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SOMETIMES I WONDER HOW SOME PEOPLE JUST WANT TO PUT PRESSURE ON COACHES, ESPECIALLY NEW COACH WHO JUST ARRIVED. PLEASE STOP THIS UNNECESSARY WRITE UPS AND LET THE COACH BE. PULSIC IS GOOD BUT INJURIES IS HIS PROBLEM SO LET THE COACH HANDLE HIS SITUATION. HE TRAINS WITH THE PLAYERS HE CHOOSES WHO IS FIT FOR HIS PLANS. SILENT PLEASE.
Loccdeimt
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I am a big fan of pulisic, an a Chelsea fan too, let the coach give him a chance, when ever pulisic play I feel very happy because of the way he play, an i also see the image of hazard
Mekbmopt
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Now why did you say Mount isn't as talented ???? Mount is full of talent. Winning player of the season twice. sure he started this season in bad form but he's regaining that exponentially.
That’s not what I said. I’m only trying to say that Pulisic is more skillful but Mason Mount has shown more determination to Succeed that’s why Mount will always be rated Above Pulisic even with his Talent.
zabdlpz
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Now why did you say Mount isn't as talented ???? Mount is full of talent. Winning player of the season twice. sure he started this season in bad form but he's regaining that exponentially.
There's is no denial of Mason's talent but what @Mekbmopt is trying to say is that Pulisic was bless with more talent but he doesn't work as hard/ smart as others to improve, hence he is being left behind
kaaabdrtuy
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I’m behind him to get a new club so that he can play many games, Chelsea is my team but I’m not happy with the way they are using him and if he does not play it means the coach is helping in destroying his future.
Moe-Km
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He is just a Lazu player. Yes he is skillful but he needs to toughen up and show what he is capable of doing. Players like Mason mount are not as Talented as Pulisic but they take any given opportunity and they improve their style of play every season.
Now why did you say Mount isn't as talented ???? Mount is full of talent. Winning player of the season twice. sure he started this season in bad form but he's regaining that exponentially.
Moe-Km
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He needs to go. It's not because Chelsea fans don't love him. he's just not consistent enough for Chelsea. I think he'd be more successful outside of England.
Mekbmopt
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He is just a Lazu player. Yes he is skillful but he needs to toughen up and show what he is capable of doing. Players like Mason mount are not as Talented as Pulisic but they take any given opportunity and they improve their style of play every season.