Christian Pulisic is set to be the new kid on the block at Chelsea next season and it looks like the American international has already gotten on to the good books of Frank Lampard.
The youngster signed for Chelsea in January from Borussia Dortmund but was immediately loaned back to the German club. And right now he is on a holiday after playing in the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup for the United States.
Under normal circumstances, any player who has been involved in a tournament during the summer gets a full break even it that means missing the pre-season training games for his club.
But Christian Pulisic has chosen not to take a long break after the Gold Cup endeavours and will instead join his Chelsea teammates in Japan.
And this level of commitment has certainly caught the attention of Chelsea boss Frank Lampard.
Lampard said: “Christian joins us on Tuesday when we get there. He is flying in separately as he has had short break but fair play, he wanted to get there quickly which I appreciate. N’Golo [Kante] will be there.
“We have to step up. I enjoyed the first half but I was not so mad in the second half as we lacked energy. I understand that we are in pre-season but we have to step up.
“It is how I would have been [coming back from holiday early]. It is a huge move for him to a big club and he is a top young player who will only go one way.
“It was important we start the season as well as we can. I know we have injuries but we will need him. I have not met him, I have spoken to him, but it is a good impression.”
Next up Chelsea will take on Barcelona in Japan but this game should be too early for Christian Pulisic to play for his new side.
But surely he would be poised to start for Chelsea next Sunday when the Blues take on Reading at the Madejski Stadium.
