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Gallagher may have to go

According to a former Blues favourite, Conor Gallagher may need to leave Chelsea if he is to fulfill his potential.

Jody Morris is hopeful Thomas Tuchel can find a regular spot for the midfielder in his team next season but fears his best option could be a move from Stamford Bridge.

“I hope [Chelsea] bring him with the intention of playing him,” admitted Morris, speaking exclusively with Ladbrokes at the start of their 5-A-side bet on Chelsea vs Crystal Palace.

“Don’t just bring him back and keep him to play 10 or 15 games against him; You have to look to the future.

“Chelsea fans aren’t going to like me saying that, but if you’re Conor Gallagher and you’re looking ahead to your future, you’re like, ‘No one’s guaranteed to play at Chelsea week in and week out’.

“Conor would want to know that the manager believes in him and is willing to give him the opportunity to show his talent in the first team.

“There would be many takers and I’m talking serious takers across Europe who will be keeping an eye on his situation. He certainly put himself in the shop window.”