“Let’s sell and make a profit!” – this approach, according to rumors, was initially shared by the Chelsea management in relation to Conor Gallagher.
Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino has insisted on keeping the academy graduate despite interest from Tottenham and West Ham.
Selling Gallagher could help the club comply with Financial Fair Play, but Pochettino sees him as a player who embodies the Chelsea spirit.
“He is a captain and almost always starts. He is the one the club needs.”– said the Argentine coach.
Time has proven Pochettino right. Gallagher rarely found himself out of the starting lineup, and in the absence of the injured James and Chilwell, he regularly wore the captain’s armband.
10 effective actions in 32 matches is a decent indicator. The Englishman not only became more formidable in attack, but also added aggression in the center of the field.
Gallagher’s goal against Aston Villa was a shining example of his leadership qualities. And his words after the match show why Pochettino values him so much.
“We deserved more, but I’m proud of the guys for the second half.”Gallagher told TNT Sports.
“Coach just asked us to perk up and work harder in everything we do. We know we still have a lot of improvement to do as a team and as a club.”
The question remains: will Chelsea owner Todd Boehly give up potential profits to retain an important player and fan loyalty?
