CHRISTIAN PULISIC has revealed he’s been handed a new ‘false nine’ role by Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel.
And the American also praised his former Borussia Dortmund gaffer for putting ‘smiles on faces again’ ahead of Thursday’s game at Spurs.
Christian Pulisic has revealed his new role under Thomas TuchelCredit: PA:Press Association
Pulisic is yet to start under Tuchel and started the game against Tottenham on the bench, ready to come on in his new role, if called upon, as he did against Burnley.
He explained: “It’s kind of a false striker. It’s been good so far.
“We’ve got a new outlook on things, we have had a really good win so it’s been a positive start.
“It’s been some crazy times recently and just to get a win left all the guys in the changing room really excited.
“We have had a lot of fun in training and there are smiles on faces which is good to see.
“It’s a good time to play Spurs coming off a good result for us.
“We’re feeling confident, we’re really excited. It’s a good chance to make a statement and build momentum.
“We know what a good result against a good team could do for us.”
Pulisic set up Marcos Alonso’s volley in the 2-0 win against the Clarets.
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His introduction at half-time for Tammy Abraham saw Chelsea move from a 3-4-3 to a 3-4-1-2, with the ace playing alongside Timo Werner as Mason Mount moved into the hole.
The Blues instantly looked sharper against a stubborn Burnley defence.
Pulisic looks made for the ‘false nine’ position, made popular by Lionel Messi’s deep attacking position at Barcelona.
And it’s clear that Tuchel sees the star’s best moments coming in a more central role close to the box.
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