Conor Gallagher was rested tonight after a couple of gruelling all action showings against Man City and Liverpool.
But he was called for in the second half, with Chelsea struggling. He made the difference in the end, surging the length of the pitch to get into the end of an attack and finishing well.
On BBC 5 Live, former Brighton striker insisted that, on top his other recent goals, this should secure Gallagher’s future. How could he not get a contract now, when he’s shown himself time and again to be such a vital player, and when he’s a home grown fan favourite?
“For all the money Chelsea have spent, it is a home grown talent on the turn hitting the back of the net. Coming off the bench, Gallagher is showing Pochettino what he is missing – massive goal for Gallagher and the club.”
Nobody should have needed this long to be convinced – he’s been our best player for long stretches of the season. But if you want hard stats to sell to those controlling the purse strings, this recent flurry of important goals should certainly tip the balance.
Pay the man!