DBasia.news – Chelsea won 5-3 over the Austrian team, Red Bull Salzburg, in the pre-season test match on Thursday (1/8). Christian Pulisic scored twice and the manager, Frank Lampard, was amazed at him.
Christian Pulisic opened Chelsea’s victory after scoring in the 20th minute. The former Borussia Dortmund player completed Pedro’s breakthrough pass.
Eight minutes later, Pulisic again listed his name on the scoreboard. This time, Pulisic got Ross Barkley’s mature pass. At the end of the match, Chelsea won with a score of 5-3.
This impressive performance made Christian Pulisic get praise from Frank Lampard. Although, he also reminded Pulisic to continue to adapt.
“I was very impressed with the way he scored these goals. As a winger in the Premier League, he must adapt to the league. He is still young but has enormous potential. I am happy for him,” said Lampard reported by the Goal.
Although Chelsea won and Pulisic played nicely, Lampard was still not satisfied. He regretted the Blues goalkeeper must be torn apart.
“We don’t want to concede. So, that is something that must be considered and improved,” said Lampard.
Chelsea will open adventure in the Premier League 2019-2020 by facing Manchester United. No wonder, Lampard will soon patch the holes that are still gaping.
“We will discuss the matter. We cannot allow such mistakes to continue to repeat,” added the former Manchester City player.
Chelsea project Christian Pulisic to replace Eden Hazard’s role towards Real Madrid. The 20-year-old player came with a price tag of 60 million euros.