“I don’t think he likes him”, “He doesn’t want to talk to him” – Pundits reveals why Graham Potter doesn’t like’ £38 million star
According to former USA international Eric Wynalda, Christian Pulisic, a 24-year-old striker, is not liked by new Chelsea manager Graham Potter.
Under various Stamford Bridge managers, including the former Brighton & Hove Albion boss, the American forward has fought to get consistent game time in the Premier League.
Under Potter, who took over at Stamford Bridge after Thomas Tuchel was fired in September, Pulisic has only made one start. He scored in Chelsea’s 3-0 victory over Southampton on Saturday, his first goal of the 2022–23 campaign (8 October 8). This was Pulisic’s first involvement for the Blues in 11 games this year.
Speaking about Potter choosing to start with Raheem Sterling or Mason Mount, Wynalda claims that the former Brighton manager does not even want to talk with the American striker. He said via Express:
“A lot of comments coming from Graham Potter suggesting that he’s [Pulisic] great around the place, he’s a good player, he’s a good guy, we’re all rooting for him. The bottom line is Graham Potter doesn’t like him. He just doesn’t like him.”
“He’s the one player that if he’s coming down the hallway, he’s looking for the side door. He doesn’t wanna talk to him. He doesn’t wanna look at him and nobody will admit that.”
The striker joined the Blues in 2019 from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year deal worth £60 million, becoming the most expensive American player in world football. Pulisic has scored 26 goals and assisted 20 more in 126 appearances for the Blues across all competitions.