Pulisic Must Be Ready For The Starting Spot When Opportunity Comes – Potter

The American forward has been very frustrated by the lack of starting opportunity under former manager Thomas Tuchel.

But situation is yet to improve under the new manager Graham Potter as he has only one start under the new regime after Six games.

However, Pulisic did get on the goalsheet in a 3-0 win against Wolves and his performances in training are said to be encouraging.

And Potter admits that the former Dortmund ace is now knocking on the door for regular starts, though he says Pulisic needs to be ready when the chance comes along.

Asked if Pulisic is worried about a lack of game time ahead of the World Cup, Pulisic said: ‘You can imagine my focus is on Chelsea.

‘I understand that all the players have ambition and want to play for different reasons; for their families, careers, finances or World Cups. That’s all fine but it’s my job to select the right team for whatever game

‘I am not saying I am right all the time, I am not but somebody has got to make the call. With Christian, I would say he has been fantastic around the place, been really good with teammates, and contributed against Wolves.

‘He is pushing for a place, pushing for a start. Things change quickly in football and he needs to be ready.’