The American star has struggled for regular starts at Stamford Bridge this campaign
Christian Pulisic’s father has taken to social media to express his frustration at his son’s situation at Chelsea.
The USMNT international has struggled for regular action under Thomas Tuchel this season, with just 17 of his 34 appearances in all competitions so far being from the start.
He was once again on the bench against Everton on Sunday despite scoring a late winner as a substitute against West Ham last weekend.
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What did Pulisic’s father say?
Pulisic did make it onto the pitch at Goodison Park, replacing Timo Werner after 68 minutes, though he could not prevent a 1-0 defeat against the Toffees.
Taking to Twitter after that game, Pulisic senior, Mark Pulisic, wrote: “The sad thing is he loves this club, teammates, and London.… puts his heart and soul into being a pro. Onwards and upwards my boy…big six months ahead.”
How often has Pulisic played for Chelsea this season?
Pulisic told Tuchel he “always wanted to be on the pitch” after his late winner against the Hammers last weekend, so to find himself on the bench once more at Goodison is likely to have been a huge disappointment.
Despite being a talismanic presence for his country, Pulisic struggles to command a regular starting spot for the Blues.
He has made just 10 starts in the Premier League this season, with his cameo at Goodison his eighth appearance off the bench.
Pulisic’s last start in a Premier League fixture came against Burnley on March 5, when he also found the target in a 4-0 win.
His father’s tweet suggests frustration at the forward’s predicament is rising, though whether it will lead to a push for a summer move remains to be seen.
jasondrx77
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Hudson Odoi is injured mon
my bad didn't know
Solthyo
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you are right, with the attackers you have on the bench it's not necessary to play with 3 defenders at the back especially against relegation or bottom half of the league teams, even Hudson-Odoi is getting frustrated at lack of game time and the world cup is approaching....
Hudson Odoi is injured mon
Wenbo
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The problem cheksea is having is the coach fielding too many defenders; this is why people like Pulisic & Ziyech are now usually on the bench. Why did the manager fielding 3 central defenders against an everton side who have no fit centre forward and who will always try to play defensive against Chelsea?? Tuchel needs to realise that playing 5 defenders takes something away from an attacking perspective. Does he think Man City & Liverpool are stupid to play with 4 defender ??
Thanks sir 100%
Teaikprty
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Why he don't like starting with pulisic?
WeiHongKhoo
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The coach is racist he gives the chance most to Werner and keep our best players on the bench
It’s not called racist lol Mind ur grammar pls
Tawcdiouz
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Pulisic was playing until he dropped in form he is a player the coach trust that is why he keep on getting minutes . I think Timo is going down again and should be replaced by pulisic
you are talking about dropped in form what has Werner done to continuously start and why will play Everton and be using 3 defenders at the back?
Tawcdiouz
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The coach is racist he gives the chance most to Werner and keep our best players on the bench
rodadrst
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That is the same nepotism that drove Abraham out of the club. Even when Havertz is playing complete rubbish, he still starts.
jasondrx77
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The problem cheksea is having is the coach fielding too many defenders; this is why people like Pulisic & Ziyech are now usually on the bench. Why did the manager fielding 3 central defenders against an everton side who have no fit centre forward and who will always try to play defensive against Chelsea?? Tuchel needs to realise that playing 5 defenders takes something away from an attacking perspective. Does he think Man City & Liverpool are stupid to play with 4 defender ??
you are right, with the attackers you have on the bench it's not necessary to play with 3 defenders at the back especially against relegation or bottom half of the league teams, even Hudson-Odoi is getting frustrated at lack of game time and the world cup is approaching....
Wenbo
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The problem cheksea is having is the coach fielding too many defenders; this is why people like Pulisic & Ziyech are now usually on the bench. Why did the manager fielding 3 central defenders against an everton side who have no fit centre forward and who will always try to play defensive against Chelsea?? Tuchel needs to realise that playing 5 defenders takes something away from an attacking perspective. Does he think Man City & Liverpool are stupid to play with 4 defender ??
Vezonic22
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Pulisic is not doing quite well lately and that happens to players. Secondly, the coach having selection headache to give players game time. He is ok, he adjusted!
Elman_jr
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Rather Tuchel, will prefer to start Loftus Cheek and Werner ahead of him. Mount is a good player but sometimes he should be dropped for Ziyech or Pulisic
He’s protecting him from injuries and his form stinks man. He’s a regen of willian only that willian was threatening at the box and set pieces. I’m just impressed that he’s been fit from the Leicester 3-0 away win upto now.
Cfchadrami
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Please chelsea f.c sign those players.
nunbceimp
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Pulisic was playing until he dropped in form he is a player the coach trust that is why he keep on getting minutes . I think Timo is going down again and should be replaced by pulisic
nedbelmoru
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R Tt is becoming something else
MorenaPHO
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The only Chelsea team that can win
Midadklmt
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👏
BennyDubem
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Rather Tuchel, will prefer to start Loftus Cheek and Werner ahead of him. Mount is a good player but sometimes he should be dropped for Ziyech or Pulisic