Thomas Tuchel has revealed that he apologised to Conor Gallagher privately after the midfielder was denied the chance to play at Wembley on Sunday in the FA Cup semi-final.
Crystal Palace face Chelsea in an all-London semi-final at Wembley on Sunday, as Patrick Viera looks to lead the Eagles to the FA Cup final in his first season as Palace boss. But he will be without star man Gallagher as he is ineligible to face his parent club as part of their loan agreement.
The midfielder has been one of the standout players in Viera's side, and Gallagher has been one of the Premier League's best signings this season as he has flourished on loan at Palace. But despite helping them reach the last four, he will have to rely on his team-mates to make the final, and Tuchel has apologised.
