Mauricio Pochettino explains key Chelsea change as Conor Gallagher sends message
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The Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, wasn’t happy with how his team played in the first half against Crystal Palace. But he praised their comeback in the second half.
Chelsea had a good win against Aston Villa last week, and they continued their momentum by beating Crystal Palace 3-1 on Monday night.
Crystal Palace was leading 1-0 at halftime, but Conor Gallagher, who used to play for Palace, scored twice for Chelsea in the second half. Enzo Fernandez also scored a goal later on.
Pochettino said the first half performance was disappointing and flat, but he was pleased with how they played in the second half. He mentioned that consistency is crucial in the Premier League.
They made tactical changes in the second half, which helped them play better and score goals quickly.
Gallagher, who was named the best player of the match, talked about his versatility and how he’s willing to play wherever the manager needs him. He also emphasized the importance of consistency for Chelsea.
Gallagher also mentioned his fondness for Crystal Palace, where he had a successful loan spell previously, and apologized to their fans for scoring against them.
