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True. But three weeks on a sprained ankle is highly suspicious - kind of frees up Tuchel from having to explain why he isn't playing, now doesn't it? With Chelsea winning and playing well, don't see this changing anytime soon. Again, really hope Chelsea sells him soon as he will be buried three to four deep when he is "finally healthy."

No Pulisic again - going on three weeks now. Don't have a good feeling about this. Tuchel barely mentioned his name today. Think he is buried deep on the depth chart. Really hope Chelsea sells him. He needs to go to a place where he is going to get playing time when healthy.

Will be interesting to see the pecking order of attackers in real games to come.

The less important games. That's what I see too. Time to fly the coop. Someplace where he can start, not play the rubbish minutes or the "let's make the second string happy" cups. I see Werner being very unhappy with his situation too. When you have an embarrassment of riches, you are going to be pushing some people out.

Watching the game today, there is going to be a huge logjam when Pulisic is healthy. Lukaku and Mount ain't going anywhere, they will be sure things to start - that leaves Havertz, Werner, Ziyech and Pulusic having to share time for that last spot. You saw Ziyech and Werner get BS minutes today - going to be a lot of pissed off attacking players riding the pine this season.

Like to see Pulisic in place of Warner. Think he is more explosive and better off the wing with Lukaku center. But Tuchel is in love with Warner, so I don't see Pulisic getting the nod. If they play with three up top, I see Tuchel starting with Mount, Lukaku and Warner. That leaves a boatload of attacking guys riding the pine.

Just wanted to know where you guys factored Pulisic in once Lukaku is on the field full time. Tuchel's pet Timo Warner ain't going anywhere, neither is Mount. I see Christian being relegated to the bench in his "super sub" role. Thoughts?

John Brooks is pretty damn good.

Ok, Deuchebag: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-make-decision-11-players-24237508

Here you go, Sherlock: https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-windfall-decision-players-20725933

Reports out of London are that Chelsea are trying to unload 11 players now - with Pulisic being the marquee player in that group. Seems I might not be too far off on my thoughts after all.

Biggest games, he rode the bench. Sorry, doesn't cut it.

Agreed. But Americans don't feel that Havertz or Werner is better. But they ARE German. And Pulisic isn't. And believe me, if Pulisic has a choice of being a fulltime starter at a Tottenham, or seeing 20 minutes of mop up duty at the end of a game where he is played as the lone striker going against four defenders because Chelsea is trying to run out the clock like today, or is playing on the right side as a team has packed all 10 guys in the box like we saw against Aston Villa, Pulisic would probably want to start. If he plays the first half today with how wide open MC back line was, he would have had a field day.

Are you an American? Because you don't understand the mindset over here at all. No way in hell he acquiesces to a sub role. Way too much at stake to be visual to America on a consistent basis. And, if your ass is on the bench watching Werner pull w**ker after w**ker but being a Tuchel favorite, it is time to go. There are other great clubs that run a different scheme, where Pulisic can actually play his best position, and florish.

Or, you go somewhere where your talents are respected and you are viewed at more than a "super sub."

Agreed. And I don't see Tuchel switching up a formula that just won the CL final. You guys know Chelsea is going to sign a striker. That happens, and Tuchel sticks with this scheme, then you got Mount, Werner, Havertz and Pulisic playing wide. And, right now, Pulisic is number four of those four. Sorry, just think, for his career and needing to take advantage of being the best player in US history, which he is RIGHT NOW, he needs to be starting on a regular basis. Again, strictly speaking as an American, he is a much more attractive icon here as a starter. And I understand, and respect, that you guys dont give a crap about that, but those thoughts will play a factor in what Pulisic does.

He didn't start any of the big games down the home stretch. He literally has the weight of the US on his shoulders. Americans don't want a their best player to be labeled a super sub. Just being honest. Unless things change drastically, Pulisic will go where he can be the man and not have to wonder week to week where he stands. Tuchel played him out of position most of the year - he is a LEFT winger. Tuchel had him exclusively on the right, and today up top??Why stay as a sub who is played out of his best position constantly when you can go elsewhere, play your best position, and start?

Going to be a lot of pressure from American public for him to leave. America doesn't want its best soccer player being a sub. Personally, this system does not fit him at all. Chelsea will sign a striker, pushing Werner out wide - no way Tuchel benches his boy. So, it will be a new striker, Mount, and Werner up front. Writing is on the wall. Time to get out.