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Tom Coley

Why Christian Pulisic isn't playing for Chelsea vs Aston Villa in fresh setback

Christian Pulisic has suffered another setback ahead of Chelsea's game against Aston Villa on Saturday. The Blues are looking to make it five games unbeaten in all competitions but will have to do it without their USMNT star attacker.

The 24-year-old, who was a surprise inclusion from the start against Everton last time out for his club, played both games for the USA over the international break. It was just his second and third starts for club or country since an injury on January 5 derailed his season.

The winger spent two months out while new, young attackers Noni Madueke, Joao Felix and Mykhailo Mudryk set about making their mark on Graham Potter. His return to action was timely though, coming off the bench against former team Borussia Dortmund in the vital Champions League last-16 second leg win at SW6.

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