Chelsea: Mauricio Pochettino addresses Conor Gallagher contract uncertainty
Mauricio Pochettino, the manager of Chelsea Football Club, has addressed the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the future of stand-in captain Conor Gallagher. Despite his contract expiring at the end of next season, Gallagher has been performing exceptionally well during Chelsea’s recent unbeaten run.
In the past, Chelsea has been open to selling Gallagher, with Everton making a verbal bid of £45 million in January. Additionally, West Ham and Tottenham have considered making moves for the talented midfielder during the summer transfer window. However, Gallagher decided to stay at Chelsea and has since proven his worth under Pochettino’s guidance.
When asked about his desire for Gallagher to sign a new contract, Pochettino emphasized the importance of both the player and the club feeling good about the situation. He stated that reaching a new deal requires open communication and mutual satisfaction. Pochettino expressed his satisfaction with Gallagher’s fantastic performance and conveyed the team’s happiness with his contributions.
Gallagher is expected to continue playing in midfield alongside Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez in the upcoming match against Brentford. This midfield trio has impressed in recent games, particularly due to the absence of injured players such as Lesley Ugochukwu, Romeo Lavia, and Carney Chukwuemeka.
Pochettino is likely to maintain the same starting lineup that drew 2-2 against Arsenal in the previous weekend’s match. Despite holding a two-goal lead, Chelsea was unlucky not to secure a crucial victory at the Emirates Stadium, with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez making a mistake that contributed to the opposition’s comeback.
Overall, Pochettino remains optimistic about the team’s performance and the potential for Gallagher to continue making significant contributions to Chelsea’s success.
MAURICIO POCHETTINO HAS HANDED CONOR GALLAGHER THE CAPTAIN’S ARMBAND WITH REECE JAMES AND BEN CHILWELL INJUREDREUTERS
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In a recent match, Chelsea’s goalkeeper made a mistake when he cleared the ball directly to Declan Rice, who capitalized on the opportunity and scored a stunning goal from a distance. Leandro Trossard later equalized for the opposition.
When asked about the goalkeeper’s reaction to the criticism following his error, Pochettino reassured that the player remains calm and relaxed. The team is providing support and assistance to him, recognizing that mistakes are a part of football.
Pochettino emphasized that the responsibility for mistakes falls on the entire team, including the coaching staff. Blaming an individual solely would be to blame the entire team, including himself. The manager praised the goalkeeper for displaying great character and personality, stating that he has no doubt about the player’s ability to perform well in the upcoming match.
Overall, Pochettino remains confident in the goalkeeper’s abilities and believes he will bounce back strongly in the next game.