Christian Pulisic at AC Milan

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad' started by Balerion, Jun 30, 2014.

  1. greenarch

    greenarch Member

    Jan 16, 2021
    CHO has incredible potential. His passing has been as effective as Ziyech's imo, plus he has the physicality and speed Ziyech lacks, and he's 7 years younger. He was long known as the crown jewel of the Chelsea academy and was considered more high potential than even Sancho in their youth days.
     
  2. RecLeague Super Sub

    Fulham
    United States
    Jun 5, 2019
    Which surprises me. I thought Kova looked so good last season, but this season he seems to struggle every match. Then again, the whole team is filled with talented players performing at half of their ability, an issue which again falls mainly at the feet of Frank.
     
  3. RecLeague Super Sub

    Fulham
    United States
    Jun 5, 2019
    As I said in an earlier post, the one thing I do really appreciate about CHO is his ability to switch the field of play with a dangerous cross-field pass to the feet of teammates. That is one thing I wish CP had developed during his time at Dortmund - but that is not his style/skill set
     
  4. FC Tallavana

    FC Tallavana Member+

    Jul 1, 2004
    La Quinta
    I don't think it's a case of Pulisic not being able to make that pass. It's just that it's pretty rare for the other winger or fullback to be further up the field than him. That said, CHO does switch the field well.
     
  5. NietzscheIsDead

    NietzscheIsDead Member+

    NO WAR
    United States
    May 31, 2019
    NO WAR
    Several of the players look frustrated...it looks like a culture of frustration over there.
     
  6. Noriega7

    Noriega7 Member

    Newcastle United
    Dec 27, 2017
    I don't get the point of playing gorginho...he slows down the game too much and makes too many back passes and sideways passes..

    so frustrating to see him make a back pass when he was free to easily turn and make a positive forward pass.

    Chelsea needs to play faster and more thru the middle, like City/liverpool.

    Chelsea build up is too slow and too many passes out wide.
     
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  7. dougtee

    dougtee Member+

    Feb 7, 2007
    Still say you move mount back and play havertz in the am role
     
  8. y-lee-coyote

    y-lee-coyote Member+

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    The subs today were wild. I kept thinking our lad was going to come off but every time it was somebody else.

    I was excited to see Puli play in the middle some. He looks good at that spot and if Frank ever figures out how to play with him or Ziyech in that area I think the link up problems will be solved.

    In the latter stages of the game, and before the goal it looked as if Kova was really looking to get the ball to Puli. I think CFC should be alternately looking to get it to Puli or Ziyech as early and as often as possible. I don't know if it is Chilly or Puli, but those two guys really do not look like they are on the same page.

    Pulisic and Mount looked to be the only CFC players with any sense of urgency. Playing with build up does not mean slow the ball down and take three touches before passing sideways.
     
  9. DCU1984

    DCU1984 Member+

    Jan 15, 2009
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    DC United
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    United States
    Reece James will be a huge upgrade when he gets back, I think that's been overlooked. Azpi is on his last legs. The problems are definitely in the midfield though.

    Pulisic has played well except for the 1st half yesterday and I think teams are focused on shutting him down. However the team isn't clicking so it makes sense for Lampard to experiment some. I wouldn't be shocked if pulisic is on the bench on Tuesday.
     
  10. TimB4Last

    TimB4Last Member+

    May 5, 2006
    Dystopia
    Pulisic, Ziyech and Hudson-Odoi all received a 6.5 from this commentator - so let's look at the comments:

    "Christian Pulisic completed zero of his four attempted dribbles; he also won zero of his six ground duels. He did create two chances, including one clear cut chance, which is impressive because it was the only clear cut chance that Chelsea created and it came in the 93′. Pulisic was simply another victim of a very disciplined defense. ..."

    "Hakim Ziyech did what he was bought for: try to create goal-scoring chances. He had his work cut out for him, playing against a well-organized and very resilient Fulham team. There were murmurs of discontent among the fanbase during the game, complaining about crosses and whatnot, failing to mention that Chelsea’s goal eventually came from the result of two unsuccessful crosses. ...."

    "Callum Hudson-Odoi was a refreshing difference from Ziyech. He did well to stretch the pitch and gave the Fulham players a different decision to make. He certainly wasn’t the beam of brilliance that the fans say he was though. He definitely wasn’t the best player on the pitch when he came on, not even close.

    Blues fans always seem to want what is absent, they quickly get tired of what they’re seeing and want something different, so when they see that something different, they convince themselves that it’s better than it actually is. Hudson-Odoi was good when he came and he needed to come on, but he was nowhere near as fantastic as certain reviews are suggesting."

    https://theprideoflondon.com/2021/0...s-fulham-performance-less-important-points/3/
     
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  11. wrench

    wrench Member+

    May 12, 2007
    NYC
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
     
  12. Noriega7

    Noriega7 Member

    Newcastle United
    Dec 27, 2017
    He'll probably come off the bench next match for CHO but maybe Frank decides to rest Zayech..
     
  13. EruditeHobo

    EruditeHobo Member+

    Mar 29, 2007
    San Francisco, CA
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It's something CP has never consistently done, that progressive ball which switches the attack and bypasses midfield. CHO can ping those right on the button, he had a couple yesterday.

    CP has always struggled with that in all the time I've watched him... he's struggled with the final ball in general IMO, and as such he's really turned into a dribble-first player over the past 2-3 seasons. Which isn't bad, since he's so good at it. But CHO offers something different. I don't even necessarily consider them direct competition for one another, as someone else said if the midfield were in better shape you could theoretically put out 4 attackers.

    Liverpool are playing United right now, and because they have 2 fantastic CMs they've deployed 4 other attackers. And they have been dominating this game with that tactical decision.

    But it is about personnel. This is why I keep going back to my argument last summer, Havertz doesn't fit in with these other signings, he never did, especially if they want to keep both of CHO & CP.
     
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  14. dougtee

    dougtee Member+

    Feb 7, 2007
    pulisic looked better in the second half playing against 10 and cho benefitted from the same. cho had a few bright moments and so did pulisic. first half notwithstanding rest is just shiny new thing
     
  15. smokarz

    smokarz Member+

    Aug 9, 2006
    Hartford, CT

    Sensible take without the fan boy glasses on.
     
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  16. frankburgers

    frankburgers Member+

    May 31, 2016
    Chelsea football club’s number 10 has played almost 800 league minutes.
    1g
    0a

    Simply not good enough.
     
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  17. autogolazzo

    autogolazzo Member+

    Mar 4, 2007
    I agree and that is why I feel that so many people are questioning Lampard. All teams go through bad spells but this one has been particularly ugly, especially considering the talent.
     
  18. The Irish Rover

    The Irish Rover Member+

    Aug 1, 2010
    Dublin
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
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    Ireland Republic
    All true, but the biggest surprise is just how vulnerable they've been to attacks and counter-attacks through the middle of the park all season. That was a noticeable weakness of Lampard's Derby side and it's continued now he's coaching Chelsea. There's no excuse, especially since Kante - the EPL's best DM since Makelele - is in the side.
     
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  19. autogolazzo

    autogolazzo Member+

    Mar 4, 2007
  20. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    the same should be said about the entire team and manager.
     
  21. sXeWesley

    sXeWesley Member+

    Jun 18, 2007
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    Portland Timbers
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    United States
    When four absolutely phenomenal players, who have all been consistently great elsewhere are all struggling under a new and inexperienced manager without anything like the body of work those players have, as a manager, I would fire the manager and bring in someone else asap.
     
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  22. smokarz

    smokarz Member+

    Aug 9, 2006
    Hartford, CT

    If said manager wasn't Frank Lampard, he would have been fired already.

    Lampard has a longer leash than any other managers at Chelsea.
     
  23. EruditeHobo

    EruditeHobo Member+

    Mar 29, 2007
    San Francisco, CA
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Because he's under different circumstances.
     
  24. dspence2311

    dspence2311 Member+

    Oct 14, 2007
    You guys are right. Maybe they should unload him. It’s unfair to all concerned for Chelsea to be paying that much for someone who is “just not good enough.” Presumably, a change of scenery will be good for both parties.
     

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