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'He rested me, then dropped me... I was dumbfounded': Christian Pulisic opens up on bad blood with Thomas Tuchel - and credits IGNORING ex-Chelsea boss for Champions League semifinal goal

Chelsea star Christian Pulisic has shed light on his troubled relationship with Thomas Tuchel and admitted he was left 'dumbfounded' after being dropped for the second leg of the Champions League semifinal.

The former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain manager was said to have told Pulisic he would be rested for a game at Fulham prior to the second leg of their semifinal vs. Real Madrid, only to 'change his mind' and opt for Kai Havertz in the European clash instead.

The American had scored in the first leg of the tie in Madrid, but had to put up with a substitute appearance in the return leg at Stamford Bridge, something he admits left him feeling angry at his now-former manager.