Christian Pulisic has been offered encouragement by Chelsea boss Frank Lampard after returning to Premier League action against Southampton.
The United States international was introduced off the bench at St Mary’s for the last 10 minutes of the Blues' 4-1 victory on Sunday.
The outing on the south coast was his first in the English top-flight since August 31.
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Questions have been asked of the 21-year-old after quickly slipping down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge, but Lampard has always urged patience with a summer signing.
He saw Pulisic contribute an assist against the Saints, with fellow substitute Michy Batshuayi putting the finishing touches.