When Frank Lampard took over as Chelsea caretaker manager, there was some optimism that the appointment could boost Christian Pulisic in the middle of another tough year at Stamford Bridge.
Pulisic’s best time at Chelsea came when Lampard was previously in charge, and the USMNT star has spoken highly of the Chelsea legend in the past. But just like Lampard‘s overall tenure so far, Pulisic‘s time under the manager has been extremely not fun.
The latest low came on Tuesday when Pulisic did not even make the bench for Chelsea’s game against Arsenal.
There was no indication that Pulisic was injured. If the American was indeed not hurt, it would mark the first time all season he was a healthy scratch for a Premier League matchday squad.
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Pulisic has not seen the field in four of Chelsea’s six games under Lampard and after falling 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium, Chelsea has lost all six of those games.
Overall this season, Pulisic has one goal and two assists in 27 games for the club, of which only 10 have been starts.
Following the Gunners match, Chelsea only has five games remaining this season, which, not coincidentally, is probably the amount of games Pulisic has remaining in his Chelsea career.
The 24-year-old is expected to be a part of a summer clear-out at Stamford Bridge after a hugely disappointing season for the club. Pulisic has one year remaining on his current contract.
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