Christian Pulisic is not “too far off” becoming the player Chelsea believed he would be when snapping him up for £58 million ($74m), says Blues legend Pat Nevin.
The United States international has taken time to settle in new surroundings following a summer switch from Borussia Dortmund.
Adrenaline got him through his early outings, with there signs of encouragement from the off.
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An understandable dip has been endured since then, with Frank Lampard taking to pulling the 21-year-old out of the firing line.
The Blues boss has retained full faith in the youngster, though, and been quick to talk up his qualities while playing down any suggestion that a loan move could be sanctioned in January.