October 3rd 2023.
Conor Gallagher was once again given the captain's armband ahead of the likes of Thiago Silva as Chelsea earned their second Premier League victory of the season against Fulham on Monday night. The England ace has been playing in a deeper role for the Blues this term, and his hard work and energy have been greatly appreciated by Mauricio Pochettino.
Despite this, Gallagher hasn't always been receiving the same acclaim from the supporters. But Frank Lampard, who worked with the midfielder during his second stint at Stamford Bridge last term, says he is the perfect professional.
"He is an amazing character and big talent, scoring goals from midfield," said Lampard. "As a manager, you see things that those on the outside of the club don't. When you talk about players wanting to train at a high level every day, you sometimes pick a team and people ask 'why do you keep playing Conor Gallagher?'
"It's because of his desire to play for the club, the desire to raise standards, and to train hard. When I went back to the club, he trained every day like he had something to prove. Being part-time captain gives him a chance to really kick on with his Chelsea career."
It's clear to see why Gallagher is a regular under Pochettino, and Lampard's words show that he is a valuable asset to the team. It will be interesting to see how his Chelsea career continues to progress.
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