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Pulisic felt ‘ready’ to become Chelsea’s No.10 as USMNT star inherits favourite shirt from Willian

Christian Pulisic felt “ready” to take Chelsea’s No.10 jersey when being offered the chance to inherit that jersey from Willian, with the American now looking to repay the faith being shown in him.

After completing a move from Borussia Dortmund to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2019, a talented winger was handed No.22 in west London.

He impressed across his debut campaign in England, earning comparisons to former Chelsea star Eden Hazard along the way.

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Pulisic has now taken on the shirt that a Belgian icon once graced, with Frank Lampard considering the United States international to be deserving of such a standing.