New Chelsea manager Graham Potter has confirmed he will give winger Christian Pulisic another chance. The former Dortmund player was sidelined under Thomas Tuchel. Potter wants to make up his own mind.
New Chelsea manager Graham Potter has confirmed he will give winger Christian Pulisic another chance. The former Dortmund player was sidelined under Thomas Tuchel. Potter doesn’t want to be influenced by this and wants to form his own opinion about the 24-year-old American.
As 90 mins learned on Friday that Potter and new owner Todd Boehly had been talking about Pulisic. In it, the coach is said to have insisted on giving Pulisic a new chance and rejecting the numerous offers that are already available for a January transfer.
“I think players go through phases in their careers where for whatever reason they’re suffering a little bit and they’re not getting the playing time they want,” said the new strongman on the Blues touchline. “It’s part of the job, it’s part of a Premier League player’s commitment.”
“It’s not easy being a regular in a top four team,” continued Potter. “I can only say how he behaved towards me. He is very positive, an intelligent guy who is good at expressing himself. I will not judge anyone by what happened in the past. I will form my own opinion . Hopefully football will decide.”
Blues still on Nkunku
Separately from Pulisic, the Londoners remain in talks with RB Leipzig over a move from striker Christopher Nkunku, who underwent a medical with the Blues earlier this year
However, talks about possible contract or transfer terms are far from over. Although Chelsea remain interested in signing the Frenchman, the medical that has already been completed is no guarantee of a future deal, multiple sources have pointed out 90 mins stressed.
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