IN A MATCH THAT HAD STERLING & MAHREZ, PULISIC IS THE ONE STEALING THE SHOW 🤩

In a perfectly planned out strategy by Lampard, Pulisic was his ace card. Counterattacking, driving, passing, & drawing players out with perfection.

Let's recap this sensational performance...

1/9
The Goal:

Pulisic was the first one out of the blocks after a Man City set-piece to apply the pressure on their defenders. I have no doubt that the consequence of his pace was the mistimed pass from Mendy.

- Awareness
- Burst of pace
- Beating Mendy
- Sublime finishing

2/9
Drive & Pass:

One of Pulisic's best qualities is how direct he is in driving the ball forward. Here he exploits the space given to him and then opens his body for a cheeky left foot pass to Giroud. Brilliant link up!!

Shame the final pass did not reach Willian...

3/9
Link-up, Drive & Pass:

He was in full flow in this match. Perfect weapon against MCI who thrives on possession. A great ball from Rudi which is laid down nicely by Giroud to Pulisic.

- Dribble/exploiting space
- Drawing players out
- Cheeky pass
- Kept running to support

4/9
Turn & Drive:

Firstly, he closes down Walker which leads to a mistimed pass. Then when he receives the ball from Alonso, how Hazard-esque was the turn against Walker!! Wow

A brilliant burst of pace to drive away from Walker who's no slouch himself.

5/9
Simply Direct:

His direct dribbling rattles defensive organization. Defenders get on the back foot and have no answer to his pace of dribbling.

This is where I would love to see Tammy make a decoy run to provide an option and/or open space up for Pulisic for a shot.

6/9
Tantalizing Cross:

His ability to burst into pace catches the opposition players out flatfooted. From there the space opens up for a dangerous inverted cross. Unlucky no runners were there to meet this peach of a delivery.

7/9
The Big 2nd Chance:

As a winger, he is so underrated. I even believe he can play in a 2 up top scenario as well. His pace is scary how he goes behind the defence with ease. When fit, he is one of the best wingers in world football IMO.

Wish this was a goal...

8/9
Here are some stats from @Rey_Blues30 to support and finish off the gif thread on Pulisic. Captain America was undoubtedly the ace in Frank's artillery.

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