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'I'm just trying to be my own player' - Pulisic plays down comparisons to 'world class' Hazard

Christian Pulisic is not interested in emulating Eden Hazard's heroics with Chelsea, with the United States international looking to make a name in his own right at Stamford Bridge.

Pulisic, 21, joined up with the Blues last summer after completing a transfer worth £58 million ($72m) the previous January from Borussia Dortmund.

He made a positive start to life in the Premier League before injury interrupted his adaptation, missing more than two months of action prior to the top flight shutting down due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Two goals in his first two matches back after the break, though, proved that the youngster had regained fighting fitness, and he has established himself as a key part of Frank Lampard's attack - although he is reluctant to compare his role with that of the current Real Madrid star.