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'I can create a lot of space': Pulisic opens up on playing false 9 role for Chelsea

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"I think I can play in a lot of the attacking positions within this team. [Against 

 said in his post-match press conference. 

"I am not on the ball as much as I usually am or able to use some of my strengths.

"I think it is a position that I can play [false nine]. I can create a lot of space for my teammates and I am happy to play there as well."

Christian Pulisic couldn't score against Juventus and in general looked a bit lost as 

It remains to be seen whether he will be deployed in the role more often but the American has all the tools needed to succeed. 

James 10, Trev 8, Pulisic 5: rating Chelsea players in Juve rout

: 10. A Rolls Royce display by the wing-back. A brilliant finish to score Chelsea's second and absolutely magnificent delivery throughout the game. And in addition to that, dribbling, tackles, interceptions, aerials, dangerous corners and free kicks... James looks like the most complete player in the world right now. 

Reece's goal today makes him Chelsea's outright top scorer with 5 goals this season.

: 8. Scored his first Champions League goal on his first start in the competition. The fairytale continues for the youngster who now has three goals across all competitions.

: 8. The 37-year-old defender ran at a supersonic speed to clear the ball off the line after Morata's lobbed one over Mendy. Who knows how the game would have unfolded had Thiago Silva not made that heroic clearance.  

: 8. Reliable at the back but the best part was his participation in attacks. Often pushed forward in the first half, going on berserk runs into the opposition's area, spraying long balls and trying to score from 30 metres out. 

: 7.5. Bossed the midfield with his accurate passes and timely interceptions. Quality as usual. 

: 7.5. A perfect evening for Timo as he scored on his first game after returning from injury. The game was already won when he was brought on but the German still put in a good shift, creating a clear-cut chance for Ziyech.

: 6.5. Wasted a big chance early in the game but was dangerous on his left side throughout the game. Was forced off with an injury and fans are worried he could have done his hamstring.

: 6.5. Scored Chelsea's third with a stunning finish. Was extremely dangerous on the break. A bit iffy decision-making on the ball though, needs to be more efficient in front of goal. 

: 6. Our Moroccan wizard is a bit of an enigma, isn't he. Had some moments of pure footballing magic such as that through ball for Hudson-Odoi early in the second half. 

But Ziyech also lost the ball in simple situations way too often as he took too much time to make decisions. Could have been a bit more accurate in his passing in the final third. He can do much better than this. 

: 5. It wasn't a Christian's day as he wasn't as involved in the build-up as he would have liked. Looked a bit lost in the false nine role with little space to operate in. 

: RLC 7; Mendy, Kante 6.5; Mount, Azpilicueta, Saul N/A

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JACKSON MOSES

The False 9 position I thought yesterday seemed too heavy for Pulisic. He is better on the wings

Mthokozisi

He played flase 9 which isn't really his position. He would drift to the flank because that's where he is used to.

he didn't actually impress me in Juve game

Player		G
Erling Haaland	Man City	20
Cole Palmer	Chelsea	20
Ollie Watkins	Aston Villa	19
Dominic Solanke	Bournemouth	18
Mohamed Salah	Liverpool	17

'I can create a lot of space': Pulisic opens up on playing false 9 role for Chelsea

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