Mauricio Pochettino has given Conor Gallagher a fair chance this season, and the player is repaying his manager’s faith.

The 23-year-оld has wоn pоssessiоn in the оffensive third mоre times this seasоn than any оther player in Eurоpe’s tоp five divisiоns, accоrding tо WhоScоred.

It demonstrates how diligent Gallagher has been throughout the current campaign and explains why Pochettino, a manager who supports his side, thinks highly of him.

Conor Gallagher possesses speed.

In general, he is working so hard for Chelsea this season in the middle.

The Englishman has the greatest average among his team, 1.7 interceptions per game, according to WhoScored as well. With 2.8 tackles per game on average, he is now second only to Marc Cucurella (3.2).

Though his contract expires in 2025, his value as a player is demonstrated by everything mentioned above.

Chelsea will have to sell the England international if Gallagher does not sign a new contract quickly in order to keep him from leaving on a free transfer.

However, we wouldn’t be shocked if it came to that. Chelsea recognizes Gallagher’s value and the contributions he makes to the team now that he is gaining playing time. All parties benefit from signing a new contract, unless Gallagher has concerns about his future minutes.

There might be some team casualties to make room for Romeo Lavia and Christopher Nkunku once they reach maximum fitness, or there might be a change in shape that impacts someone like Gallagher.

Although Chelsea might not have been concerned at the beginning of the season, they will be if Gallagher ends up leaving given his current form.