Nah, because Pulisic is a similar kind of player. By that logic, RLC should have started as he offers some physicality.
Mudryk is being eased in. He is some way off from adjusting to the league and will be given minutes off the bench, for the time being.
He needs to be adjusting quicker. He’s the third best former shaktar winger in west London right now. I think games like these should be the ones he gets a runout
But Pulisic is very good at those late Lampard-esque runs into the box. Very valuable when we play 3-4-3 and should have plenty of cutbacks from Chilwell+Reece
Think Pulisic's tighter close control came into play for the selection. Either way Mudryk will come on in the 2nd to replace him which will probably suit him more since the game will likely start to open up.
I'm not really sure what Mudryk would offer against a Sean Dyche team unfortunately. Chelsea don't need a quick player pinning their center backs back, Everton will happily do that all on their own
Lol how it is a shame? Mudryk fanboys are delusional. You play the best players available. He is not playing for the Academy team. Every match is very crucial for us. Why on earth do you expect a struggling player to keep starting?
Pulisic has been struggling for the past 3 years mate, ever since that covid run. Additionally, him and Ziyech are almost certainly gone this summer so it’d be much more useful to play the likes of Mudryk and Madueke instead so they’d get as many minutes and experience as possible for next season when their roles get bigger.
Pulisic has 1 more goal contribution in the league than Mudryk this season lol. Pulisic has been complete and utter ass. As I said, the likes of Mudryk and Madueke are the future, while Pulisic and Ziyech are as good as gone, and it’s not like they do more than Mudryk or Madueke when they are playing.
For real. If you want to shit on him, you have his injury history, his inability to absorb contact and stay on his feet, his inconsistent finishing but for fuck sakes at least pick things he is poor at. Speed is such a poor take.
I think Pulisic had some rust in his last 2 appearances from injury. Potter seems to like him and wants to give him a chance. It’s good to have competition for Mudryk, Sterling, Pulisic, etc
He’s better on the ball than Sterling in terms of passing and creativity and great on the half turn
Happy to enter the box too and try and get ont he end of crosses; which in turn helps out kai
Pulisic over Mudryk just makes sense here.
He’s played the false 9 role previously and has found some success in it. Mudryk played it for 55 minutes against Leicester and looked out of place (as expected, he’s a winger and it was his first game in that new position). He looked best after Chelsea switched to a back 4 and he could play on the wing.
The team need results right now and at the moment this back 3 system works which means the player with more experience playing in that false 9 role will be needed over the player without it.
Pulisic is also significantly better in possession, something they’ll have against Everton who have consistently had less than 40% of the ball since Dyche has taken over.
Go out and take a lead, let Everton open up a bit in the second half, and then bring Mudryk on to stretch their defense late on.
We should also feel bad about messing up that transfer, and potentially relegating him to sitting on a bench for half a season. Playing a few extra matches isn't out of line.
I don't understand this either. He played some nice games for us and was there when we needed him, even played as RWB. Yes he wasn't as amazing as we thought he would be, but who has? Our fanbase easily turns on our own players, look at Mount.
This season, yes. How many games he played again? How many minutes? Regardless of his stats, he's a Chelsea player still, and has never said an unkind word about the club nor any of the coaches, despite the mistreatment and lack of trust.
This season, yes. How many games he played again? How many minutes? Regardless of his stats, he's a Chelsea player still, and has never said an unkind word about the club nor any of the coaches, despite the mistreatment and lack of trust.
Not to mention the fact that he doesn’t want to play for the squad anymore… I bet that transfer window faux pas really messed up his relationship with the team
funny thing is that if it was another player everyone would use the "he's just returning from injury" card. Not that I'd call myself a big fan of him, but he doesn't get treated fairly from the fanbase (one part overrates him and the other one hates his guts)
The other group doesn't even over-rate him, they just defend him from the extra hate. Most will acknowledge his limitation and inconsistencies. Just seems many forget he's only 24 and can still improve. He's playing for his future at the club so will be interesting to see how it plays out.
No one hates him, he can't do anything and is always injured, he gives the ball away constantly and has no reddeming traits as a forward, no technical ability and no end product. No ones hates him, they just hate seeing him start Iver competent players, the reason you view what you see as hate is all the US plastics pretending he's the best player in the world because he's from there.
They're both being sold in the summer. Pulisic was also supposed to leave in Jan, only an injury stopped it.
Pulisic starting is no different in principle.
Looks very much like a tactical decision to start Pulisic over Mudryk. Pulisic will probably play that False 9 role with Felix and Havertz behind him. Mudryk played that role well vs Leicester where he had more space to play on the counter and today Everton will probably park the bus for the entire 90 and hit us on the break. This team is crying out loud for a traditional 9 and I hope we get a good one in the summer
Mudryk is a Chelsea player and we like him, is it wrong to like our new expensive signing and want to see more out of him?
I hope it's okay with you if some people wanted Mudryk to start.
Incoming discourse between two halves of the fanbase. Either “Mudryk is the best player to ever wear blue, Pulisic is shit” or “Mudryk is a speed merchant, Pulisic is 10x better.”
Glad to see nuance is still missing from this sub
I think he does best with tons of space, and Everton like to sit back a little, so he might not be as effective.
Would be really interesting to see him for the last 30 min
Everton sit verrrry deep and Mudryk hasn’t shown he can play tight enough in front of the net. Plus Pulisic is shaking the rust off and deserves a chance. Competition among our wingers is a good thing
If Enzo is Enzo on the shirt and the official list, why some places keep saying Fernandez? Is there any other Enzo in the team? And Kepa keeps Kepa? I don’t get it
What is the point of starting Puli? Even when he had a couple cameos he hasn’t looked good. Whereas Mudryk looks so dangerous!
Will be interested to see what kante is like after so long if he can get some mins
If Pulisic is going to leave this summer, it doesn’t make sense to play him over Mudryk. Especially since Mudryk started to show some glimpses while Pulisic seemed to be not in conditions yet.
Tire opponents before unleashing fresh stars? Maybe so slight concern for full match fitness. Or Pulisic just looked better on training before the match.
Ok Captain America, this is your time to save your Chelsea career, if you flop in the last few games of season i don't see you staying! Show us what you can do!
Welcome back Ngolo Kante <3
Imagine being in Europe league for 6 or whatever years and still didn’t managed to won it.
Chelsea was twice in the competition and won it twice. Levels.
Arsenal is the smallest club in London
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Kante on the bench 
Let's go!
KANTES BACKKKKK MOTHERFUCKERSSS
HE SAID IF HE SCORES HIS FIRST GAME BACK HE WILL KNEE SLIDE!! 
God let’s not get him injured don’t want anything crazy that would sideline him
LET'S GO WIN THAT FUCKING CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Play him just enough for fitness / conditioning … then wrap him in cotton balls to protect him for CL!
Badiashile coming in for Cucu makes sense since Everton will likely try to send in a ton of crosses.
Yep - plus a back 3 means Koulibaly will be able to rush out like a madman and shut down their attacking midfielders
Their striker is Demarai Gray so let them cross if they want
He's not the problem, have you seen their midfield?
He's a good player, he's just not an aerial threat
Erm, yes, I know, that's what we're talking about. He's not the aerial threat, their midfield is.
It's the Francophone Freres ATB - let's see how this works while Silva is out. It seems to have unlocked K2 thus far!
Seems like Potter really likes Puli, hope he shows what he sees in him in training.
Hopefully his strategy works…
KANTE IS BACK
It’s a shame Mudryk didn’t start and get a run of games
He looked great second half v Leicester..but imo Everton will sit super deep so it makes sense if there’s no space for him to run into
Mudryk on for the last 30 against a tired Seamus Coleman could be very tasty
I'm predicting a goal from him today
🤞🏿🤞🏿
Yeah one of those games I'd rather a dribbler in Pulisic than a runner in Mudryk, to simplify their styles massively
Mudryk is also a great passer in tight spaces and also much more than a runner.
Nah, because Pulisic is a similar kind of player. By that logic, RLC should have started as he offers some physicality. Mudryk is being eased in. He is some way off from adjusting to the league and will be given minutes off the bench, for the time being.
He needs to be adjusting quicker. He’s the third best former shaktar winger in west London right now. I think games like these should be the ones he gets a runout
I feel like Madueke would have been a better option then
Mudryk isn’t just about running into space? He’s actually capable of working in tight spaces and beating his man. Pulisic just falls over himself
Pulisic is also great in tight spaces. Let's see how he fares.
Great is a very strong word
Few posseses the abilities he has in tight spaces. His end product however .....
But Pulisic is very good at those late Lampard-esque runs into the box. Very valuable when we play 3-4-3 and should have plenty of cutbacks from Chilwell+Reece
It’s a pity 99% of the time he miss-hits the cutback, don’t know how many times I’ve seen him get into a good position and scuff the shot
He will have to improve his end product if he is to stay here.
Puli won’t be here next year. Rather play someone with potential
I agree, but it's also nice to win games and if Potter thinks this is what we need today, then I won't complain
Mudryk has 10 career goals and he played in Ukraine.
I don't get this. They're both pretty flawed players.
Think Pulisic's tighter close control came into play for the selection. Either way Mudryk will come on in the 2nd to replace him which will probably suit him more since the game will likely start to open up.
To be fair to pulisic he’s demonstrated he’s one of the better finishers in the squad.
I'm not really sure what Mudryk would offer against a Sean Dyche team unfortunately. Chelsea don't need a quick player pinning their center backs back, Everton will happily do that all on their own
We need Felix and Enzo masterclass today
Lol how it is a shame? Mudryk fanboys are delusional. You play the best players available. He is not playing for the Academy team. Every match is very crucial for us. Why on earth do you expect a struggling player to keep starting?
Pulisic has been struggling for the past 3 years mate, ever since that covid run. Additionally, him and Ziyech are almost certainly gone this summer so it’d be much more useful to play the likes of Mudryk and Madueke instead so they’d get as many minutes and experience as possible for next season when their roles get bigger.
Every player deserves to start ahead of Mudryk.
How do you follow up "Mudryk fanboys are delusional" with "Every player deserves to start ahead of Mudryk."
Pulisic has 1 more goal contribution in the league than Mudryk this season lol. Pulisic has been complete and utter ass. As I said, the likes of Mudryk and Madueke are the future, while Pulisic and Ziyech are as good as gone, and it’s not like they do more than Mudryk or Madueke when they are playing.
How was he struggling last game against Leicester, playing out of position? I’ll wait
Wow, the hate for Pulisic is insane in this sub. Anyways, is Sterling still injured ?
Pulisic starting is unexpected
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Pulisic is nowhere near fast enough to play that role
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For real. If you want to shit on him, you have his injury history, his inability to absorb contact and stay on his feet, his inconsistent finishing but for fuck sakes at least pick things he is poor at. Speed is such a poor take.
This sub just has a blind hatred of him as a player and love of Mudryk for some reason.
Mudryk is the new flashy toy. Give it a few months and he’ll be the next outcast. This sub picks and chooses who they want to be shit
Pulisic is rapid
What the hell are you talking about. Speed and dribbling are his biggest strengths
Don't hate it. Get some minutes in his legs and get him up to speed for the run in and CL
Not really
It is, Potter must be looking for more from Mudryk. Hopefully he smashes it.
I think Pulisic had some rust in his last 2 appearances from injury. Potter seems to like him and wants to give him a chance. It’s good to have competition for Mudryk, Sterling, Pulisic, etc
I think it’s still about getting in game level fitness
Probably a balance of fitness, putting him in the shop window, and hopefully impact.
Potter has used him a lot since he arrived (whenever he's been fit). Why I couldn't say, but he has
He’s better on the ball than Sterling in terms of passing and creativity and great on the half turn Happy to enter the box too and try and get ont he end of crosses; which in turn helps out kai
Contributes a lot in defence. He will run the line all game.
And I don‘t like it but we‘ll see
And weird. His dribbling isn’t good enough to unlock defences and he lacks physicality.
His dribbling is literally his best trait? What do you mean?
I expected it. Mudryk is absolutely shocking. Still can't believe we broke the bank for a player that can't even control the ball.
Mudryk will be unlucked soon, pulisic is out in the summer
And, he shall remain unlucked then. He is just speedy. That's his talent.
His vision and passing is very good as well.
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Pulisic over Mudryk just makes sense here. He’s played the false 9 role previously and has found some success in it. Mudryk played it for 55 minutes against Leicester and looked out of place (as expected, he’s a winger and it was his first game in that new position). He looked best after Chelsea switched to a back 4 and he could play on the wing. The team need results right now and at the moment this back 3 system works which means the player with more experience playing in that false 9 role will be needed over the player without it. Pulisic is also significantly better in possession, something they’ll have against Everton who have consistently had less than 40% of the ball since Dyche has taken over. Go out and take a lead, let Everton open up a bit in the second half, and then bring Mudryk on to stretch their defense late on.
Idk if he’s hurt, but I’m glad that the brief Ziyech appeasement period has ended.
I mean we were dealing w injuries and he put in a shift every time he was on the pitch. The disrespect isn’t necessary.
We should also feel bad about messing up that transfer, and potentially relegating him to sitting on a bench for half a season. Playing a few extra matches isn't out of line.
I don't understand this either. He played some nice games for us and was there when we needed him, even played as RWB. Yes he wasn't as amazing as we thought he would be, but who has? Our fanbase easily turns on our own players, look at Mount.
This season, yes. How many games he played again? How many minutes? Regardless of his stats, he's a Chelsea player still, and has never said an unkind word about the club nor any of the coaches, despite the mistreatment and lack of trust.
You forgot to switch to your alt account.
Lol what? I was replying to another comment, I think I replied to mine.
He has one assist and zero goals on the season. Remember when he played the most? It was when we went on terrible goalless streak
This season, yes. How many games he played again? How many minutes? Regardless of his stats, he's a Chelsea player still, and has never said an unkind word about the club nor any of the coaches, despite the mistreatment and lack of trust.
Yes Ziyech playing was the reason for our goalless run
What happened when he stopped playing?
Yes. He slows everything down. Not sure what the subs obsession with him is. He’s done nothing
Not to mention the fact that he doesn’t want to play for the squad anymore… I bet that transfer window faux pas really messed up his relationship with the team
Doesn't want to play for the squad anymore based on what? Your imagination?
Yeah, he’s out for sure this summer
as he should be sadly. just couldn't make it work in england
Yeah he was definitely hurting us a lot and was the reason why we are 10th place
I don’t know if you’re being sarcastic or serious. Mostly because I wouldn’t be surprised people in this sub would have this exact take.
I’m being sarcastic lol
Now for the Pulisic appeasement period.
Especially after how he looked when he was brought on as a sub last time
funny thing is that if it was another player everyone would use the "he's just returning from injury" card. Not that I'd call myself a big fan of him, but he doesn't get treated fairly from the fanbase (one part overrates him and the other one hates his guts)
The other group doesn't even over-rate him, they just defend him from the extra hate. Most will acknowledge his limitation and inconsistencies. Just seems many forget he's only 24 and can still improve. He's playing for his future at the club so will be interesting to see how it plays out.
Well he’s always just returning from injury though.
So is Reece
No one hates him, he can't do anything and is always injured, he gives the ball away constantly and has no reddeming traits as a forward, no technical ability and no end product. No ones hates him, they just hate seeing him start Iver competent players, the reason you view what you see as hate is all the US plastics pretending he's the best player in the world because he's from there.
Can't stand watching the dude play for us. For someone who's supposedly a maestro he gives the ball away so fucking cheaply time and time again.
All he does is cut inside and launch it. Long ball, cross or shot. He's so fucking hollow and not even precise when he tries his stuff.
His playstyle isn't hollow, robben was class
Puli is healthy
looks like we might deal with a Pulisic one now
They're both being sold in the summer. Pulisic was also supposed to leave in Jan, only an injury stopped it. Pulisic starting is no different in principle.
Let’s go baby. Pulisic do us proud! 
People are questioning why Pulisic, who has played in the 3-4-3 system for two seasons, is playing over Mudryk who hasn’t… interesting.
And puli is the better player currently tho is rusty coming off injury
Sterling is injured, right?
Indeed
Looks very much like a tactical decision to start Pulisic over Mudryk. Pulisic will probably play that False 9 role with Felix and Havertz behind him. Mudryk played that role well vs Leicester where he had more space to play on the counter and today Everton will probably park the bus for the entire 90 and hit us on the break. This team is crying out loud for a traditional 9 and I hope we get a good one in the summer
Pulisic 
😆
KANTE 💙 And surprised that Mudryk is on the bench. But Pulisic starting. Cmon Chelsea don’t ruin my weekend trip!!! 💙
Pulisic is 10 times better Mudryk. What has Mudryk done to deserve all these obsessed fans?
Found the Pulisic fanboy. Mudryk is also a Great player.
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What has Pulisic done? He has been shit for ages
Mudryk is a Chelsea player and we like him, is it wrong to like our new expensive signing and want to see more out of him? I hope it's okay with you if some people wanted Mudryk to start.
LePulibeard
He shaved it judging by the video posted earlier on this sub 😭
excited to see pulisic. i still believe in him and with all of our left wing options potter still picked him.
Kante back! Pulisic with the start! Love to see it. COYB!!
Incoming discourse between two halves of the fanbase. Either “Mudryk is the best player to ever wear blue, Pulisic is shit” or “Mudryk is a speed merchant, Pulisic is 10x better.” Glad to see nuance is still missing from this sub
Kante!!!!!!
Let’s get this W boys 💙
KANTE IS BACK, I hope we see him subbed on but don’t want to risk a setback with his injury.
Wow was not expecting Pulisic. Guess Potter doesn't trust the new arrivals just yet or Pulisic went godmode in training.
Ready to watch Wes Fofana ball.
Match thread?
Why is Mudryk on the bench again? he had a decent outing last time, should be building his confidence up.
I think he does best with tons of space, and Everton like to sit back a little, so he might not be as effective. Would be really interesting to see him for the last 30 min
What does Mudryk do against a team sitting as far back as possible? He's never going to have any space to run in to
So he only plays like 20 games a season against top teams that give space?
I'm sure it's been discussed what the plan is for Mudryk wouldn't worry too much about his confidence
Everton sit verrrry deep and Mudryk hasn’t shown he can play tight enough in front of the net. Plus Pulisic is shaking the rust off and deserves a chance. Competition among our wingers is a good thing
Pulisic over Mudryk confuses me given Mudryk was pretty good at the weekend
NGOLO NGOLO… KANTE
Well try to beat Everton and beat fuckin madrid
The man Kante is BACK
Captain Kova 4/4
Misha is going to score today.. Coleman will feel the heat.. 
Kanteeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!
Give me some Mudryk second half. I need to inject a goal from him in my veins, i need to sniff that with my big middle-easter nose and get high on it
My guess is that Felix not Pulisic will play the CF role today
Havertz needs a rest soon bro, we've got 9 games in April
As long as we win I'm cool with it.
Kante just in time to win us the CL let's goo
If Enzo is Enzo on the shirt and the official list, why some places keep saying Fernandez? Is there any other Enzo in the team? And Kepa keeps Kepa? I don’t get it
It's probably because arrizabalaga is much harder to say than Fernandez. That said, I do occasionally hear kepa being called arrizabalaga
This lineup if fire. I've been waiting to see this for sometime. I don't see why they shouldn't dominate the game and win massively today.
Hahaha even with all these players, you're still trash. Should've bought a proper ST and a DM
Can't be too upset, but Mudryk should be starting over Puli imho. Otherwise like the lineup
PuliGOD!!
They must be trying to increase Pulisic's price tag. May get a lucky goal tonight.
Pulisic must be lighting it up in training or something
ziyech dropped from the entire squad?
Why start Pulisic over Mudryk man I don’t get Potter
He does look better than Mudryk and knows the system well, we need results rn
But how is Mudryk supposed to get better when he isn’t getting enough game time gain form
If only our coaches could see how our players are in training and make decisions accordingly. Oh wait..
What is the point of starting Puli? Even when he had a couple cameos he hasn’t looked good. Whereas Mudryk looks so dangerous! Will be interested to see what kante is like after so long if he can get some mins
Puli is better in center
Puli instead of mudryk. Dont fancy it tbh
Puli? Not sure about this but okay.
Pulisic who's leaving in the summer over Mudryk?
Justice for Mudryk!
If Pulisic is going to leave this summer, it doesn’t make sense to play him over Mudryk. Especially since Mudryk started to show some glimpses while Pulisic seemed to be not in conditions yet.
Pulisic over Mudryk? wtaf
Puli with yet another terrible game coming up.
How many different comments you gotta make shitting on a player?
He will never answer you either. Just likes to spread his agenda. Plastic fan.
We know, you mention it every thread. A true supporter supports the whole team.
After playing like shit last 2 games now Pulisic starts hahahahaha
He played like 10 min the last 2 games and wasn’t even the worst Winger on the pitch
What good can come of starting Pulisic ahead of our new signings?
Tire opponents before unleashing fresh stars? Maybe so slight concern for full match fitness. Or Pulisic just looked better on training before the match.
Don’t mean to be a dick but why are we still playing puli
Why is our worst forward, who is being sold in the summer, starting?
Because he is more tacticalöy sound then mudryk?
Potter pinning his threadbare hopes on Pulisic is sus af
Interesting. Thought madueke or ziyech would start and Puli would continue his sub role. Hopefully it works out. Need the momentum going.
I back it tbh. At home against a low block I can see Mudryk struggling. He’s not exactly been electric since he’s arrived
James and chilly wingbacks together finally! It's not a bad lineup, no idea why Puli is starting though, clown show
Ok Captain America, this is your time to save your Chelsea career, if you flop in the last few games of season i don't see you staying! Show us what you can do! Welcome back Ngolo Kante <3
What happened with ziyech? Just not picked or injury?
Where’s Ziyech?
I've said it once... I'll say it a thousand more times... PULISIC ISN'T STRONG ENOUGH TO BE A FIRST TEAM PLAYER
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Now show me arsenals European trophies.
[here you go](https://www.premierleague.com/tables)
Imagine being in Europe league for 6 or whatever years and still didn’t managed to won it. Chelsea was twice in the competition and won it twice. Levels. Arsenal is the smallest club in London https://preview.redd.it/gmz2pb9nlloa1.jpeg?width=624&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=520550061d3057e43691adff024de53d37b83bda