Ex-star demands: Pulisic must leave Chelsea and the Premier League – SOCCER

What will happen to ex-BVB star Christian Pulisic (24) at Chelsea?

At least since the transfer madness this winter – the Blues spent an incredible 329 million euros on new staff – the US winger has to face new competition.

Featuring Mykhaylo Mudryk (22, came for 70m plus 30m bonuses from Donetsk), Noni Madueke (20, came for 35m from PSV), Raheem Sterling (27, came for 56m from Man City) and Hakim Ziyech (29) Chelsea is more than well manned on the outside. In addition, persistent knee problems put the winger out of action. It is quite possible that his regular place will soon be lost.

This is one of the reasons why the American ex-Tottenham goalkeeper Brad Friedel (51) demands that Pulisic should leave the club – and also have to leave the Premier League.

Friedel told the Sporting Post: “There are too many players at Chelsea. Check out who he’s up against. I’m not one of those people who says that someone should leave when they’re not playing because I believe you have to fight for your place and prove your worth.”

The ex-goalkeeper, who stood between the posts 450 times in the Premier League for Liverpool, Tottenham and Aston Villa, continued: “But if there are no opportunities, Christian is one of the most important players for the USA, then we want to.” that he plays consistently.”

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Friedel suspects that the coming transfer summer will be decisive for the ex-BVB star. “It’s going to be one of those summers where he’s either told he’s in Chelsea’s plans and they’re offering him a new deal, or he’s being sold,” said the Premier League veteran in an interview, adding: “If I Looking at things I think it’s probably the latter and we’ll see him elsewhere – preferably outside the Premier League – which could be good for him to play consistently.”

Since moving from BVB in 2019, the American has made 136 appearances for Chelsea, scoring 26 goals and providing 21 assists. Injuries repeatedly threw the winger back, which is why Pulisic only played the full game in a few games and was not permanently in the starting XI.