Joe Cole has admitted that Christian Pulisic has had his development stunted at Chelsea after a stop-start four years in London. As the 24-year-old enters the final 12 months of his deal at Stamford Bridge it is expected that he will be sold this summer.
For Chelsea and Pulisic it is a case of what might have been. With glimpses of his talent coming through during bursts of his time in England it is a reality that neither party got the best out of each other. Due to injury issues, consistent managerial unrest and an ever-growing squad to compete with, Pulisic has found himself lower and lower on the priority board.
Now, with Raheem Sterling, Kai Havertz, Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, Joao Felix and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang just some of those competing with him - Frank Lampard has selected Conor Gallagher and N'Golo Kante in advanced positions ahead of him too - the time looks up.
