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[QUOTE="IthacaMatt, post: 3994369, member: 405"]
Pulisic was one of the best players in the Premier League, during "Project Restart", the last 11 games or so of the season.  He had 11 goals and 10 assists in all competitions in 2019-20.  That's near all-league mention, if you take into consideration that he put up those numbers without being a full-time starter.  So, that's a hell of a year, in my book.

If he stays healthy, doesn't try so damn hard all the time, and relaxes a bit, I think he will find the chances come easier.  If you watch some of the other great goal scorers, what they have in common is calm at the key moment, composure.

Look at Mo Salah the other day with that fantastic dribble through about 5 guys in the box before calmly slotting hom.  It's like the zen moment of a perfect golf swing.  Calm, don't try so hard, "swoosh".

Mostly, Pulisic tries to overpower people a bit on his dribbles with the ball.  Too many dead-ends, although his talent is undeniable.  The thing he needs to do more is one-and-ones with other attacking players in the box.  That's how you break down a difficult defense, you move the ball quickly, move without the ball decisively, and then be ready if you get it back.
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