Graham Potter defined that Conor Gallagher was substituted early in Chelsea’s 0-0 draw with Brentford as a result of the midfielder felt ailing.
- Midfielder changed after quarter-hour
- Potter says he felt “ailing”
- Challenge not anticipated to be critical
WHAT HAPPENED? Gallagher lasted simply quarter-hour of the Premier League match earlier than he needed to be substituted and changed by Mateo Kovacic because the Blues have been held to a goalless draw.
WHAT THEY SAID: “I have not spoken to the medical doctors however he simply felt ailing,” Potter stated at a press convention after the sport. “He thought he was going to be sick, so hopefully it is only a 24 hour factor and he can be okay.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Gallagher’s sickness provides to Chelsea’s already worrying damage checklist. Potter is already with out the likes of Reece James, Wesley Fofana and N’Golo Kante.
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DID YOU KNOW? Solely 5 of Chelsea’s 14 photographs hit the goal in opposition to Brentford. Three of them got here after the eighty fifth minute.
WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA? Up subsequent for the London membership is one other robust Premier League take a look at as they host Manchester United on Saturday.