Friedel says Pulisic has what it takes to show his worth at Stamford Bridge in the 2021/2022 season.
Pulisic has shown glimpses of his potential since joining Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund in 2019, but has failed to come all good due to lack of consistency and gnawing injuries.
The 22-year-old scored only six goals and provided four assists in 43 appearances in all competitions for the Blues last season but Friedel is backing the United States superstar to cash in under head coach Thomas Tuchel this term.
“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,” Friedel told Goal, speaking in association with Pickswise.
“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.”
Pulisic opened his account for the season at Stamford Bridge last weekend when Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 3-0 in the Premier League.
He will be missing Chelsea’s trip to face Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday after testing positive for Coronavirus.
