Christian Pulisic Scouting Report: The Replacement For Eden Hazard?

Chelsea spent a lot of money on Christian Pulisic.

They paid €64 million for a 20-year-old player from the US who isnt even starting for Borussia Dortmund at the moment.

The transfer period began with a bang.

The most talented player from the United States will come to England in the summer.

However, both clubs have already agreed on a permanent transfer.

Pulisic will play for Dortmund for the rest of the season and try to help them win the Bundesliga title.

Some people seem to be sceptical about the transfer.

In Germany, many fans argued that Dortmund got the better end of the deal.

I dont want to argue whether the transfer fee is too high or not, but Im going to show you why Chelsea made a good move in signing Christian Pulisic.

We are delighted to have signed one of Europe’s most sought-after young players. Christian has shown his quality during a fantastic spell in Germany, and at just 20, we believe he has the potential to become an important Chelsea player for many years to come.

From her words above, Chelsea sporting director Marina Granovskaia is satisfied with the transfer.

With Pulisic, Chelsea is definitely getting one of the most talented youngsters in Europe.

The American winger perfectly fits into Maurizio Sarris system and has the potential to develop into a world-class player.

However, is he the type of player who can replace Eden Hazard?

Christian Pulisic Style Of Play

If you love football and have always enjoyed watching smaller players compete against taller and more physical players, you are going to love Christian Pulisic.

His biggest strength is his dribbling, unsurprisingly for a winger.

However, the way he executes his dribbling is different.

Tight ball control, agility, and quick acceleration are all characteristics that make Pulisic a challenge for every defender.

With an excellent first touch, Pulisic is often able to create an advantage.

Many defenders try to challenge him, but the American is mobile enough to unbalance them and attack the space behind them.

The first touch is also crucial for press resistance.

This skill is valuable for playing between the lines, where we could see Pulisic play more often.

Here, Koke attacks Pulisic before he receives the ball.

However, the winger recognizes the open space and quickly turns around.

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