UNITED STATES manager Gregg Berhalter has backed “fighter” Christian Pulisic to prove his worth as speculation continues over the Chelsea forward’s future.
A big-money signing from Borussia Dortmund in 2019, the 23-year-old has become frustrated at the lack of starts he is making under Thomas Tuchel.
The looming winter World Cup has sharpened Pulisic’s focus and he is reported to be of interest to a variety of clubs, from Manchester United and Newcastle to Atletico Madrid and Juventus.
The US captain could still end up staying put and Berhalter believes he will come good even if he remains with Chelsea until the tournament gets underway in Qatar.
“He’s a fighter,” the USA manager said at a Major League Soccer event. “You’re going to see. He’s going to get on the field.
“I mean, every year it’s ‘he may not be a starter’, right? Every year you hear that and every year he ends up on the field because of his contribution.
“He’s a goalscorer, he’s a winner. What I’ve seen from him in the last couple of years is his mentality has completely shifted and he embraces stuff like this.
“He’s not scared of challenges like (he has at Chelsea) and I’m excited to see how he performs this year.”
U’s are 100% right every hurler in every county has the right to hurl for there county if you’re in the Div 1 or Div 4, give everyone the chance to hurl and enjoy our great game. Wexford Fan,
It would help greatly if the elite counties spoke up and supported them
Hurling is suffering all over the country. Not as many kids are playing. Its all soccer. Gaa need to promote themselves better. It no good only playing summer months. Soccer is played 9 mths of year and gaa need to do this also. Promotion is key and gaa are falling behind.
@Sean: not enough been done in primary schools. Lack of male teachers is a massive factor. Also all these lads getting paid by the GAA to go into primary school and they are nowhere to be seen. Usually “County stars” getting paid so they don’t have to work and are available for training but never turn up. All boils down to money.
@Red Rooster: can you back that opinion up with any facts?
@mainmsam: it would be the local club that would go into the primary schools. If tat doesnt happen they go to other clubs where friends would go. I agree wiy not enough male teachers. All gaa want is cash in and want to spend sfa.