Chelsea took control of the first leg of their Champions League tie against Lille with a comfortable victory at Stamford Bridge.
Despite Tuchel’s decision of dropping Lukaku, Chelsea still managed to pull off an impressive display with Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic scoring in each half to secure a 2-0 win.
The two goal-scorers have been having a tremendous season so far despite suffering through a few injuries.
While both players were ecstatic with their goals at home, Christian Pulisic had some new celebration tricks in his bag.
After sliding towards the erupting crowd, the American international decided to try his best at doing ‘the Griddy,’ a Lousiana-based viral dance move.
Thoughts on Christian Pulisic’s griddy, @JJettas2? 🕺 pic.twitter.com/eP2RE6jjy7
— DAZN Canada (@DAZN_CA) February 22, 2022
But what is this Griddy dance?
The dance has its origins in the Lousiana State University and has been synonymous with NFL stars Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase, and has spread all across the sporting world.
Pulisic’s Griddy surely needs a lot of polishing as fans don’t seem very happy with his attempt.
Love you Pulisic but never griddy again
— Stephen A. Smith Burner’s Burner (@TheSASBurner) February 22, 2022
Queen been through the Great Depression, World War II, 9/11 and the stock market crisis but couldn’t handle Pulisic hitting the griddy
— . (@fxck_woodward) February 22, 2022
Pulisic with the worst griddy I’ve ever seen💀💀💀
— ¹¹ (@ZinnySZN) February 22, 2022
Great goal by Christian Pulisic but unfortunately it has been disallowed due to the celebration that followed pic.twitter.com/CxGlq2flOe
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) February 22, 2022
The Griddy dance’s popularity had also pushed former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher into its rhythm while on duty for CBS Sports.
Last week the Sky Sports pundit was met with similar reactions as Pulisic’s as he had previously tried to emanate the dance.
When asked about his reactions to Carragher’s attempt, Pulisic confidently replied, “I don’t claim to be a dancer at all, but I still think mine might have been a little better.”
Christian Pulisic says his griddy was better than Jamie Carragher’s 😂
— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) February 22, 2022
(via @CBSSportsGolazo) pic.twitter.com/B6xaPFTAyn
