8 hours ago, icecoolguy22 said:

Is he even good enough to start for Newcastle when they have a full team to pick from?  WC is over for him, doubt he's going anywhere until the summer.

Doesn't seem to matter for Newcastle but Pulisic might find it a huge challange to take the spot from Saint-Maximin on that left side.

21 hours ago, Argo said:

If Pulisic's next move is gametime motivated he wouldn't go anywhere near Liverpool.

Luis Diaz has that spot on the left under lock and key.

 

Agreed

If he wants regular starting job, I am afraid he might need to move outside the Top 5/6 EPL teams for now.

But perhaps a move to Serie A is more likely.  

I do think he's not going anywhere until Summer 2023. 

Another scenario would be some club sign him in Jan, but he stays with Chelsea until Summer 2023 to provide cover (unless Chelsea can find immediate replacement).

9 hours ago, Gol15 said:

Doesn't seem to matter for Newcastle but Pulisic might find it a huge challange to take the spot from Saint-Maximin on that left side.

 

I am not so sure about that.

Maximin seems injured a lot this season, he's been unavailable for half of their games this campaign it seems.

But looking at last season, he has a goal or assist every 281 minutes while Pulisic has a goal or assist every 160 minute; while Pulisic played about half of the minutes he did in the league.

From a goal/assist production standpoint, Pulisic has the better numbers.

It's possible that Newcastle could make a strong push for Pulisic this January, given Maximin's injury situation; as well as looking at the final production metric. 

Pulisic might be most productive and comfortable as a left winger, but he can also play attacking mid as well as right winger; so there's that flexibility component that a coach might be looking for. He doesn't have to take over Maximin's spot, you can utilize him in multiple places (even wingback lol).

 

 

On 01/12/2022 at 17:27, Drogba1 said:

You think Mount deserves to start for us based on how he's played this season?

As there's no one else good enough in his position, yes. Wouldn't be against some light rotation with Gallagher though. 

9 hours ago, haviet1 said:

 

I am not so sure about that.

Maximin seems injured a lot this season, he's been unavailable for half of their games this campaign it seems.

But looking at last season, he has a goal or assist every 281 minutes while Pulisic has a goal or assist every 160 minute; while Pulisic played about half of the minutes he did in the league.

From a goal/assist production standpoint, Pulisic has the better numbers.

It's possible that Newcastle could make a strong push for Pulisic this January, given Maximin's injury situation; as well as looking at the final production metric. 

Pulisic might be most productive and comfortable as a left winger, but he can also play attacking mid as well as right winger; so there's that flexibility component that a coach might be looking for. He doesn't have to take over Maximin's spot, you can utilize him in multiple places (even wingback lol).

 

 

That's why they are interested if the whole rumor is true, Pulisic would offer them a different profile and more depth, I think it could be a win-win for all involved when you consider everything.

Very unlucky last night. Should have had a nailed on penno awarded, and then had a perfectly good goal ruled out.

Looked more likely to score than Sterling ever did.

Pulisic seems to go down very easily and the ref's are not giving them as often now. I feel he is too soft for us and a move would be best for everyone

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Edited December 28, 20223 yr by hawkster

I like him and think he should stay!

What would we replace him with in our current climate, hardly going to attract a much higher level at the moment!

59 minutes ago, Mod said:

I like him and think he should stay!

What would we replace him with in our current climate, hardly going to attract a much higher level at the moment!

We loaned out a player at a much higher level (finishing aside).

Who started brilliantly then completely slipped down to mediocre level. Still rate CP higher (albeit the earlier sentence also sums him up).

Though the original point still being (with both CP and CHO) is we won't be able to get anyone at a higher level than that now. With potentially no champs league next season and action man as manager, there is hardly much attraction for 'named' or 'established' signings. The best we can hope for is new young prospects and hope for the best for their future.

20 hours ago, Mod said:

Who started brilliantly then completely slipped down to mediocre level. Still rate CP higher (albeit the earlier sentence also sums him up).

Though the original point still being (with both CP and CHO) is we won't be able to get anyone at a higher level than that now. With potentially no champs league next season and action man as manager, there is hardly much attraction for 'named' or 'established' signings. The best we can hope for is new young prospects and hope for the best for their future.

Honestly I think if we could just get another RB who can provide some attack we would have a strong team.  

If James and Chilly are in the lineup this team looks pretty strong.  But our seasons keep getting derailed by injuries to one or both.

If we can't find a way to rely on wing backs less then we need to find a way to back them up.

Quite frankly this is why we keep getting put in crappy situations where players are being played out of position.  It's an attempt to fix a wingback injury problem.

I think Chelsea should hold on to CP until the Summer unless they can get good value. He is a nice player and can contribute from may different positions. Not to mention he seems to be a good/decent club house guy and teammate. He just seems to be a player that is again too good to let walk but not good enough to chase after. And I still feel he needs to either decide if he is a goal scorer or an assist guy. Because for me right now he does not seem to do either at a high level. And I 100% agree that he needs to be stronger on the ball. Against the Netherland in the WC you saw some final 3rd players that were men against the rather weak US defenders. I do not know if CP can handle it but 5-10 pounds of muscle would do him well and would likely help with the nagging injury issues. 

There is definitely something off on this years squad. No business playing even with N-F. It is that type of play that gets you put out of the Champions League. Just look at the roster spend for each squad and justify that result. 

Looks more dangerous than Sterling atm.

46 minutes ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Looks more dangerous than Sterling atm.

Oh god, we're doomed 

On 04/01/2023 at 05:17, Valerie said:

Oh god, we're doomed 

He has looked better.

But doesn't matter who we put in the front 3 until we add some creativity to the midfield. We create fewer 1v1 situations for our attackers than half the league. 

Out for 2 months apparently. 

Definitely sell in the summer for me. Best ability is availability, and he misses too many games, when he does play, he is pretty inconsistent. 

I still rate him as a player, but it just hasnt worked out, same as Ziyech, sell both and move on.

Didn't @USATim-The Returnand, what was his name, that scouser who went back and forth with Tim, get unbanned?  Where has there fighting over CP gone? Lol

The return of Captain America last night has gone completely under the radar.

Looking forward to the bants between @HazardousChoice and @TimesUpPotter if he gets to play more.

Hopefully just getting him in the shop window, should be first player gone in summer and awful he gets the nod over Mudryk.

6 hours ago, just said:

The return of Captain America last night has gone completely under the radar.

Looking forward to the bants between @HazardousChoice and @TimesUpPotter if he gets to play more.

 

23 hours ago, just said:

The return of Captain America last night has gone completely under the radar.

Looking forward to the bants between @HazardousChoice and @TimesUpPotter if he gets to play more.

Hard to take anything away, he came on late returning from injury and had obviously received instructions to burn the clock.

Credit where its due, I think he had a decent game today!

42 minutes ago, Mod said:

Credit where its due, I think he had a decent game today!

He did, shame Wes did not pick him out instead of the obviously offside Felix. You may have made some money Mod  😉

I actually thought he was his usual weak  flatters to deceive, ineffectual self. Personally I would have started Mudryk.

However I will concede that I have never really been a fan of Pulisic, I have always felt he is overrated, except for a brief period when he was relatively unknown and had a bit of form. Got injured in the FA Cup final and I have never seen anything in this bloke since. But I acknowledge that my judgement is somewhat clouded.

I personally didnt think he had a good game, he just did the bare minimum