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'Lampard wouldn’t have signed Pulisic given the choice' - USMNT star has 'major issue' at Chelsea, says Sutton

The ex-Blues striker feels a highly-rated playmaker struggling for game time at Stamford Bridge faces a battle to find the minutes he craves and needs

Christian Pulisic would not have been targeted by Chelsea had Frank Lampard been making recruitment calls, says Chris Sutton, with the United States international facing a “major issue” at Stamford Bridge.

The 21-year-old was acquired by the Blues over the summer, with a £58 million ($71m) deal with Borussia Dortmund having been agreed in January.

Maurizio Sarri was at the helm when that move was made, but the Italian walked away from west London at the end of last season to pave the way for Lampard to return to his spiritual home.