Former United States goalkeeper Brad Friedel has told Christian Pulisic that Liverpool would be the 'ideal' destination for him, amid speculation the Chelsea winger could leave Stamford Bridge this summer.
Pulisic has made only 10 Premier League starts this season, struggling for regular minutes under new Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel despite having previously played for him at Borussia Dortmund. Friedel believes the 22-year-old's pace and pressing ability would suit Jurgen Klopp's system at Anfield.
“I think Liverpool’s system is a good one for Christian, without a doubt,” Friedel told CardsChat. “He’s very quick, his first steps are quick and even when he gets going, he’s very quick. The pressing style that Jurgen Klopp likes to play under, then the quick counter-attack and the runs through the lines, I think he would be able to perform very well in that system.”
Friedel also backed Pulisic to become the most successful American player in mainland Europe, but urged him to stay injury-free. “At the beginning of the season, he was unplayable at times,” Friedel added. “He is our best attacking player, and we’ve got a few of them. We need him to stay injury free, that’s for sure.”
While Friedel acknowledged he has no inside knowledge of Liverpool's transfer targets, he reiterated that the Reds' style would be a natural fit for the USA international.
