Pulisic has potential to replace Hazard at Chelsea - Spector

Former United States international Jonathan Spector believes the sky is the limit for Christian Pulisic.

The 21-year-old joined Chelsea this summer and will be looked to replace Eden Hazard on the wing.

And former Manchester United defender Spector believes Pulisic has the potential to reach the level of his Blues predecessor.

"I don't think he's quite at that level just yet and there's no shame in that, Hazard is a brilliant player! But he definitely has the potential if he continues to grow and improve," Spector said speaking exclusively to AmericanGambler.com.

"But with Hazard leaving it gives him an opportunity, as he needs to play games, especially at that age and at that stage of development. Being a 20-year-old playing for Chelsea is no small feat, so hopefully, he will get that opportunity and there is no telling how good he could be."

He added: "At 20 years of age, he's a very, very good player. Incredibly talented, he's got a great first touch and he just glides past players. From what I've seen both in the U.S. and in Germany, he's a great outlet, so when teams are under pressure you can give him the ball on the wing or in the middle of the pitch and he's able to get out of trouble.

"He's very similar to Hazard, but I wouldn't put him at the same level just yet, and I'm apprehensive to make that comparison as he's only 20 years of age but he has that ability as a player and if he continues to develop, he's on the path to becoming the best American player that has ever come through."