Pulisic is struggling at Chelsea, Dest hardly getting game time at AC Milan and Mckennie being a centre spot for all hatred.
“Christian Pulisic showed so much speed and quality against Iran”
said Ibrahim Afellay to NOS.
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The USA team came to Qatar with hardly any fighting spirit.
However, yesterday night against Iran, with a first-half winner from Pulisic, he showed that USA are there to compete and that the class is permanent.
USA yesterday qualified for the RO16 in the world cup and will face Netherlands.
“If you see how he attacks, he has so much speed and explosiveness. (The USA) have a lot of speed in the attack”
said Afellay.
Arsenal and Newcastle united in a race for Pulisic
Pulisic was subbed off at the half time because of an injury and his availability for the next game will decide USA’s faith in the tournament.
“It will of course make a huge difference if Pulisic does not play. Because you immediately noticed that in the second half (that they are not as effective without him.”
Afellay said
Only starting three games this season, he is likely to leave Chelsea.
ESPN reported that Arsenal, Manchester United, and Newcastle United have been made aware of his availability.
And this performance against Iran would surely have made all three teams eager to sign the winger.
“I mean, he just gave his body for his country in that moment.”
American legend Alexi Lalas told Fox Sports.
“He wanted it more. He made up incredible amounts of space in a very short period of time to get by the defenders. And just put his body on the line and put that ball in.“
Pulisic indeed is Captain America
As the things stand, Pulisic is behind Myudrk for Arsenal Target signing this window.
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