Pochettino Lauds Gallagher's Impact as Chelsea Triumph 3-1 Over Crystal Palace

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino praised Conor Gallagher as an invaluable player after his two goals led the team to a 3-1 victory against Crystal Palace. Gallagher linked with potential moves away displayed commitment to the team earning admiration from Pochettino.

The 24 years old midfielder with a reported value of £50m is under contract until the end of next season but his future remains uncertain. Despite speculation, Pochettino believes Gallagher is committed to staying at Chelsea.

Gallagher’s goals marked his first in the Premier League this season emphasizing his importance to the team. Former Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech commended Gallagher’s leadership qualities considering him a future captain.

The win extended Chelsea’s momentum after their FA Cup victory against Aston Villa with Gallagher expressing the team’s focus on consistency and improvement ahead of challenging fixtures against Liverpool and Arsenal.