Frank Lampard insists Chelsea need Christian Pulisic.
Rumours have claimed that the American is already looking for an exit from Stamford Bridge after falling out of favour under Lampard.
But after enjoying a cameo in the 4-1 win over Southampton on Sunday, which included providing an assist for Michy Batshuayi, Pulisic has been assured of his importance.
Lampard told reporters: "I get asked weekly 'why is he not in the squad?' and 'why is he on the bench?' when it comes to certain players.
"We need all of the players. You need the contribution of Michy coming on and getting his goal. He's been training really well.
"Christian coming on with a great assist for the goal. Those players, absolutely we need them as the games come thick and fast.
"At the moment we are going well and keeping a similar core of the team. But we are going to need everyone and that means training at a level and being happy as a complete group when we come away and get a result like this."
