Christian Pulisic backs Chelsea to ‘work things out’ as Blues slump to four successive away defeats

Christian Pulisic has backed Chelsea to get out the droop they discover themselves in by the point he arrives at Stamford Bridge this summer season.

Pulisic, the 20-year-old United States worldwide, turned Chelsea’s first signing of 2019 when he was purchased in January £58m, earlier than being instantly loaned again to Borussia Dortmund for the rest of the season.

Pulisic has little question been keeping track of the turmoil going down at Stamford Bridge, with supervisor Maurizio Sarri beneath severe strain following the 6-Zero thrashing the Blues had been dealt by Manchester Metropolis final Sunday.

That defeat was Chelsea’s fourth consecutive away loss in all competitions this yr, having already been crushed by Tottenham, Arsenal and Bournemouth, with out scoring a lot as a comfort in any of the matches.

“It’s tough for me to say,” Pulisic said of Chelsea’s ongoing struggles. “They’ve had some tough results but I know they’re going to work it out.

“They’re a great team with great players and a good coach. So they’re going to figure everything out.”

Chelsea, who are now sixth in the Premier League, have the chance to bounce back when they travel to Sweden to face Malmo in the first-leg of their Europa League round of 32 clash this evening.

Pulisic played for Dortmund in Wednesday night’s Champions League last 16 tie against Tottenham and believes there is still plenty to play for in the return fixture despite his side losing 3-0 at Wembley.

“Completely,” he continued. “This group’s by no means going to surrender, particularly going dwelling.

“We’re assured we are able to rating three targets, no drawback. It’s not going to be straightforward.

“I’m not going to face right here and say we’re going to win however we’re going to exit, we’re going to combat and we consider. That’s all we are able to do.”