It looks like Barcelona and Liverpool could be battling for the signature of Christian Pulisic as speculation becomes rife about Chelsea’s possible decision to sell the player in the next transfer window.
The much-awaited meeting between Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie ended with Chelsea humiliating Juventus, while the other all-Yank battle over in Group G left Brenden Aaronson, Tim Weah and John Brooks all with with hopes to advance.
In one of the most highly-billed matches of the Champions League group stage this season, Weston McKennie’s Juventus and Christian Pulisic’s Chelsea will battle it out in Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night with first place in Group H on the line.
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel was pleased with his team’s 3-0 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, reserving full praise for Christian Pulisic as he provided an impact from off the bench.
Christian Pulisic has had a difficult time at Chelsea the past few months, but that could change in January as it appears that Spanish La Liga side Barcelona has listed him as one of their targets when the winter transfer window opens.
Former Ukrainian striker Andriy Shevchenko is looking to make an impact at Italian Seria A side Genoa, and he has targeted Christian Pulisic to bolster his squad.
The fourth round of games in the Champions League group stage is now completed, and the picture of which Americans in the competition will join in next year’s knock-out round or watch from their couch is beginning to come clear.
Christian Pulisic made his long-awaited return to action in Chelsea’s narrow win in Malmö while Weston McKennie and Juventus stayed perfect in the group in a high-scoring home match against Zenit. St. Petersburg.
After a seemingly endless absence, Christian Pulisic’s long-awaited return was confirmed by Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel on Tuesday evening ahead of their visit to Malmö in Champions League play.
