Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that Conor Gallagher, who is on loan at Crystal Palace, will play a significant role in his pl...
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that Conor Gallagher, who is on loan at Crystal Palace, will play a significant role in his plans next season. Gallagher has established himself as one of the summer's best investments.
This has prompted many to question Chelsea's
decision to send him out on loan.
The 21-year-old has been a vital component of
Patrick Vieira's midfield at Selhurst Park this
season.
In 16 Premier League appearances, he has six goals and three assists. For Chelsea, N'Golo Kante is the top goalscorer among midfield, having scored two goals so far.
In 16 Premier League appearances, he has six goals and three assists. For Chelsea, N'Golo Kante is the top goalscorer among midfield, having scored two goals so far.
Understandably, Chelsea's poor run recently has
raised doubts about whether Tuchel regrets his
decision as they fall further behind in the Premier
League table.
However, Tuchel has staunchly adhered to his
guns, assuring fans that Gallagher is still on his
mind beyond his time with the Eagles.
In response to further questions about Gallagher,
he said:
"W e love Conor. We are convinced about him. We took the decision for Conor because when we looked at the midfield - Mateo Kovacic, Jorginho, N'Golo Kante - he was considered number four in the group. Conor knew this all the way. An opportunity came up where he could clearly see more minutes and more responsibility."
The Chelsea gaffer further added: "W ould he be the same Conor if he had stayed here? Obviously not, because the situation will then be different. Maybe, then, the same people would say, 'How can they rely on Conor Gallagher?', or 'Why don't they give him more minutes'? If Mateo hadn't been injured, it wouldn't really matter. So, no, you cannot go back to these decisions that are made for the club and for the player. Everybody agreed on it."
He stressed how regular playing time at Crystal Palace will help the youngster. Tuchel said:
"And it's obviously a good decision because he is doing so well and everybody is happy. That's because he plays every single game, and knows how important he is to the team at Crystal Palace. This is a huge part of being at the best level you can be."
"W e love Conor. We are convinced about him. We took the decision for Conor because when we looked at the midfield - Mateo Kovacic, Jorginho, N'Golo Kante - he was considered number four in the group. Conor knew this all the way. An opportunity came up where he could clearly see more minutes and more responsibility."
The Chelsea gaffer further added: "W ould he be the same Conor if he had stayed here? Obviously not, because the situation will then be different. Maybe, then, the same people would say, 'How can they rely on Conor Gallagher?', or 'Why don't they give him more minutes'? If Mateo hadn't been injured, it wouldn't really matter. So, no, you cannot go back to these decisions that are made for the club and for the player. Everybody agreed on it."
He stressed how regular playing time at Crystal Palace will help the youngster. Tuchel said:
"And it's obviously a good decision because he is doing so well and everybody is happy. That's because he plays every single game, and knows how important he is to the team at Crystal Palace. This is a huge part of being at the best level you can be."
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