Blues defence ace Emerson has come out in support of his embattled teammate Christian Pulisic.

The 21-year-old has started just four times for the Blues since his arrival at Stamford Bridge in the summer, struggling to tie down a regular place in the London team.

According Emerson, speaking to Bleacher Report, the United States international has shown enough in training to suggest he can make a success of his time at Stamford Bridge.

HITC report that some concerns are beginning to emerge that Pulisic won’t be able to make an impact at Chelsea that many were expecting from him this season.

But Emerson says that Pulisic, who often plays just in front of him in Chelsea training, actually looks very good and he has noticed his ability to use both feet equally well.

“Pulisic is a quiet guy,” the £17 million defender said, as cited by BBC Sport.

“I think that is normal since he just got to the club and I believe that he is going to be more open with some time.

“He shows a lot of good technique—I see him play before and during training sessions and he has been showing that he is able to use both feet and he is very fast dribbling in short spaces.

“He is young but has a big responsibility. You see that, in the game, he always tries his best. Because he plays close to me, he has been trying to help me in defence, and I think that he has been showing a very good level.”