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​Carragher rules out Chelsea winger Pulisic reaching Hazard level

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher does not see Christian Pulisic matching the level of Eden Hazard.

The Chelsea winger was in good form as his side managed a 1-1 draw away from home against Real Madrid in the Champions League semi final first leg.

The Blues now take an advantage to Stamford Bridge, with Pulisic putting them in front in the first half.

Asked if he could reach the heights that Hazard managed when he was a Chelsea player, Carragher told CBS Sports on Tuesday, per the Daily Mirror: "I'm a big fan but I don't think he'll get to the level of Eden Hazard...apologies, he won't.

"Eden Hazard was the best player in the Premier League for four years and Belgian finished third in the World Cup (in 2018), he was the best player in the tournament - that is the level we are talking about with Hazard.

"This is not me knocking Pulisic - it might look that on social media after the show from certain people! - but I think we forget how good Hazard was.

"He was my favourite player in the Premier League and for Pulisic to get there and to light up a major tournament for the US will be difficult.

"Yes, I think he can have a brilliant career and he has a lot of potential but I don't see him getting to that level."

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