Chelsea: Every little thing’s gonna be all right… if Conor Gallagher stays

The temporary captain scored his first goals of the season during Monday night’s match against his former loan club.

Conor Gallagher played a crucial role in Chelsea’s comeback against Crystal Palace on Monday. Despite their struggles, Mauricio Pochettino’s team showed resilience with an important away win, moving them back into the top half of the Premier League.

The Blues fought back from behind to secure their second consecutive victory. Gallagher, who had previously been on loan at Palace, scored a goal shortly after the second half began and then sealed the win with another goal in the 91st minute, assisted by Cole Palmer. Enzo Fernandez added a final goal in the 94th minute. Gallagher was praised by his coach for his invaluable contribution to the win.

Although Gallagher’s contract is due to expire in about 18 months, Chelsea should prioritize keeping him on the team. He has demonstrated strong commitment to the club, which he has supported since childhood. Despite uncertainties about his future, fan group We Are The Shed is fundraising for a new banner to encourage the club to secure Gallagher’s future with a new contract.

However, Chelsea might face pressure to sell Gallagher in the summer to generate revenue, especially after significant investments in new players. Nonetheless, Gallagher’s performance on Monday showcased his dedication to the team, covering the most ground of any player during the match.

After a disappointing first half, Chelsea improved significantly in the second half, with Gallagher’s goal providing a crucial boost. Despite concerns about midfield performance, the team received support from their fans, who sang Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds” to uplift the players.

Gallagher expressed his gratitude for the fans’ support and hoped the Bob Marley song could become their anthem. With consecutive wins against Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, Chelsea aims to maintain their momentum as they prepare for upcoming challenges against Manchester City and Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final.

However, injuries to Thiago Silva and Benoit Badiashile are concerns for the team, although Levi Colwill returned from injury in Monday’s match.