Former United States goalkeeper Brad Friedel believes that Christian Pulisic can reach double figures in goals and assists this season.

Friedel, who spent a lot of time in the Premier League during his career, believes Pulisic can take the next step in his career.

The American winger scored in Chelsea's 3-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League on the opening weekend of the season.

Friedel told Goal.com: "It's hard for any player to come into the Premier League and then it's more difficult to come into the Premier League with one of the top sides in the league.

"There's a settling in period that's always going to take place because the football's very different than other countries that Christian has played in.

"I thought he had a very good start to his Chelsea career, and he performed very, very well for the United States over the summer.

"Now that he knows what to expect fully in England, he's a tremendous talent and I think double digits in goals and possibly assists is achievable for him.

"With the amount of chances Chelsea create, I expect him to be quite an important part of Chelsea's team this season."