Prepare to be shocked. He will not leave in January, as Chelsea wants full coverage for all the injuries and match load they have. Now as for the summer, that’s a different story. If I’m his agent, I’m on the phone already…..
then I will be. Would not surprise me at all to see Werner and Pulisic traded/loaned in the next week and the funds used to give Rudiger whatever he wants. They have enough depth up front without CP and Werner. They need Rudiger at all costs.
This year Pulisic has started 3 games and subbed in once across all competitions (228 total minutes). He has 1 goal, 1 assist, and drew one penalty. I guess that's not good enough to get on the field these past 2 games.
I agree. Has CP literally ever scored a banger like Ziyech did today.?.? Mount is better by quite a margin IMO and even Odoi is in better form. He is being kept around in case of injury. He has had his chance to prove he belongs in the starting 11 and has been hit and miss.... more miss IMO since returning from injury. I literally think he is behind Mount, Ziyech, Odoi, Werner and Havertz. Hoping his rested legs will bode well for the USMNT because we are going to need him. I really wish he could get a winter transfer but I agree with the idea that no club wants to pay the cost. I wouldn't be surprised if CP regained relative elite status... I just don't think it will be this year with Chelsea.
Okay. And what evidence do you have to support this? Chelsea have played 16 times since the beginning of December and he's featured frequently. He's played 627 minutes in the league since December 1st, 139 minutes in the cups. That's 766 minutes out of a possible 1440 across 4 different competitions, including 627 minutes out of a possible 990 in the league. 9 starts out of 16 matches in all competitions, and a further 3 sub appearances. The manager clearly wants him around, because he's played in 5 different positions including lone striker, RWB, LWB, RW, and LW. He's about to play 3 times in 10 days for his country. The January transfer window closes at midnight on January 31st. So when is this imaginary move going to happen?
Not sure CP gets sold by the close of this window but I also don’t see him playing a whole lot going forward either. Ziyech inevitability getting injured again and CHO being his typical one game wonder and four games shit will help but ultimately CP and Werner share the scraps, Kai will fare a little better Tuchel simply sucks the life out of these attackers
Pulisic is resigned to be a bit player at Chelsea until things change dramatically. Tuchel can't or won't rely on him to salvage the season. Good for the USMNT, but troubling for where his career is headed. (Maybe I'm wrong but Shaqiri comes to mind.)
Would never happen but Pulisic to Juve to cover Chiesa’s injury would be fun to see. Just reading what Allegri said about putting his players in their best positions was nice to hear
When it comes to our lad and the current situation, barring him hitting an incredibly good run of form or more injuries, "surplus to requirements comes to mind." Good win for Chelsea. I don't think TT considers him important enough to play to his strengths. Whenever CFC use a formation like today where Puli could be very useful and use his strengths, Puli is watching from the heated seats. This was a huge game for TT, he really needed all 3, and he started CHO over him. RA has one of the quickest coach trigger fingers in any professional sports. While unlikely Tottenham can still catch them, but they would still be top four.
The agents for Puli, Werner and Havertz are all likely laying the framework for the next clubs their clients will be playing for. I expect all three back on the continent by summer. I think we see Puli in either Italy or Spain.
Becoming a more often than not starter at Chelsea was always going to be a huge challenge. Unless league minutes completely dry up for the rest of the season (unlikely) I doubt a move happens this year. Although I wouldn't rule out an MLS club coming in with a landmark mega offer when he's closer to 25 than 30.
I really want to be completely wrong - I do. 1. He has played lots of minutes. He has not distinguished himself at all ... that is evidence for his coach. 2. He has played in multiple positions (he is versatile and willing) but the coach needed the team play. Check the box for being a team player ... but in a club like Chelsea you have to distinguish yourself to earn the spot in the starting lineup. He has not. The position he likes the most is currently occupied by other players simply playing much better there. 3. Once CFC is healthy - he is simply surplus right now. 4. The two most important players are Lukaku (they must be successful WITH him not without him) and Rudiger. Once they put the money and so forth on the table to bring big Rom back, independent of the interview with him, Tuchel has to be successful with him for multiple reasons. So everything up front revolves around who clicks with Rom and they score with. Today made the situation clearer. Defensively the future of CFC is wrapped up with Rudiger. Hence my point about resources needed to keep Rudiger around and happy. 5. I think they will try to do this quickly .... unless a physical is required to close a deal. The reason he has not played much recently (my guess) is to protect their investment and reduce injury risk. So to your question - my point is they will try to do a deal in the next 8 days - even WHILE the US matches are underway. Do you think TT cares at all about the USMNT? Of course not. the only downside of Werner and Pulisic leaving is as injury backups ... but they are both too expensive for those roles (Barkley and Gilmour are not ... but CP and Timo are). Werner and Pulisic could both go to Spain on various teams and do quite well.
This isn't the USA forum so I won't bring up any specifics but I am generally completely against the notion it is somehow beneficial for any player and their NT to not be playing regularly week in, week out with their club team. Everyone benefits more if Puli is playing LW each week and that likely happens on the continent as Chelsea aren't gonna sell him to a Prem rival.