Thierry Henry believes that Christian Pulisic must show new Chelsea boss Graham Potter why should he playing more.
The USA international was left as an unused substitute as the Blues secured a 3-0 win over AC Milan on Wednesday night. Goals from Wesley Fofana, Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang and Reece James earned a much-needed three points for Chelsea as they sealed their first win in the Champions League this season.
It was a result that moved them up to second in Group E following Salzburg's win over Dinamo Zagreb. Chelsea travel to the San Siro next week and another victory could see them take command of their group heading into the final two fixtures.
However, it proved to be yet another frustrating evening for Pulisic, with the 24-year-old playing just 12 minutes in Potter's opening three matches. After the Blues' win, former Arsenal ace Henry claimed that the winger must find a way to force himself into Potter's plans.
"At one point you're going to have to bring something to the table, I know I'm repeating myself but it's true," Henry told CBS Sports. "How many managers are not going to trust you? It’s going to be have to be you at one point. So, find a way.
"The other day Conor Gallagher came on against Palace, yes, I know he [Pulisic] gave him the ball and Gallagher still had to score [from range] but it will go down as an assist. But it’s showing something, it’s why he came on tonight, because he scored against Palace.
"At one point show us something, and what you can do, and maybe he'll be fit for the World Cup and the US team. But how many managers are not going to trust you? At one point it's going to have to be you, you have to show something."
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Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has also voiced his concerns about Pulisic with the World Cup around the corner. And he has admitted it will be worrying for USA if he doesn't get regular minutes before the tournament.
Carragher said: "So I think it’s a little bit worrying for America in terms of the World Cup. You talk about England getting players up to speed for the World Cup, it doesn’t look like he’s going to be at his best in terms of fitness, energy, sharpness, rhythm.
"I think it’s really worrying for him because I just don’t see how he’s going to get the games. There are so many players in those attacking positions, the most he’s going to get is minutes coming off the bench, I don’t think that’s going to be enough for him to show his best in the national team at the World Cup."
