June 24th 2024.
It seems that England's manager, Gareth Southgate, has decided to shake things up in the team's midfield for their upcoming Euro 2024 group game against Slovenia. After careful consideration, Southgate has chosen to replace Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold with Chelsea's Conor Gallagher.
This change comes as the Three Lions are looking to secure their spot in the knockout stages of the tournament as Group C winners. If they are able to defeat Slovenia in their match in Cologne on Tuesday night, they will move on to the next round.
So far, England's Euro 2024 campaign has been a bit rocky. They started off with a tense 1-0 victory over Serbia and then followed it up with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Denmark. Alexander-Arnold, who played alongside Declan Rice in England's midfield for both games, has received mixed reviews for his performance.
In fact, according to The Athletic, Alexander-Arnold's lackluster performance has prompted Southgate to make a change. Gallagher, a dynamic midfielder who impressed for Chelsea last season, is expected to start against Slovenia. He played in all but one of their Premier League matches and even served as captain for most of the season in the absence of Reece James.
Despite his important role for Chelsea, Gallagher has been the subject of transfer rumors, with clubs like Tottenham and Aston Villa reportedly interested in signing him. It remains to be seen how this potential change will affect his future with the Blues.
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