Ever since the Premier League returned to play from the coronavirus stoppage, Christian Pulisic, in particular, has been on a tear with Chelsea.
The 21-year-old USMNT star missed six months due to injury and the aforementioned stoppage, but he’s been arguably Chelsea’s best — at least, most dangerous — player over the past four weeks. And the respect he’s earned from his Chelsea teammates couldn’t have been more apparent than this hilarious exchange from Tuesday’s must-win match against last-place Norwich City.
Late in the first half stoppage time, Pulisic delivered a brilliant cross that was headed by Olivier Giroud for a goal. But keep an eye on Giroud after the goal.
GOALLL! PULASSIST! 🇺🇸🔵⚽️
Olivier Giroud scores right on half time. A fine bit of skill and cross from Christian Pulisic finds Giroud to head home. Beautiful stuff. 👏#USMNT’s Pulisic making things happen for Chelsea, again. #CFC 1-0 #NCFC #CHENOR pic.twitter.com/CHzszrQpXR
— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) July 14, 2020
The objectively handsome French striker went towards Pulisic to celebrate, but Jorginho attempted to be the first to greet Giroud. Instead, Giroud *playfully* shoved Jorginho away in order to first celebrate with Pulisic who assisted the goal.
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Yeah! Back off, Jorginho.
That goal ended up being the difference in the match as Chelsea looks to hold off Manchester United, Leicester City and Wolves in a crowded race for the final Champions League spots.
Oh, and Pulisic came close to scoring a goal of the year candidate.
😫🔵🇺🇸 Christian Pulisic cannot believe Tim Krul saved that. What a turn and hit.
Everything good about Chelsea is going through the #USMNT star. #CFC 0-0 #NCFC #CHENOR pic.twitter.com/stQ4IQMJ6D
— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) July 14, 2020
That would’ve been special.
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