Thomas Tuchel looks to have finally addressed the elephant in the room which questions N'Golo Kante's future at Chelsea, despite Gareth Southgate's worrying warning. The Blues boss has identified Conor Gallagher as the France international's replacement, privately believing that the pair share a lot of the same desirable qualities, as per the Evening Standard.
Gallagher has enjoyed an incredible time on loan at Crystal Palace this season, directly contribution towards 11 goals in 25 Premier League appearances. With uncertainty looming amid Chelsea's takeover and Kante's growing injury record, the 22-year-old has emerged as the obvious solution to Tuchel's next problem.
Kante sees his contract at Stamford Bridge expire the end of next season. He has already missed eight games through injury - excluding Covid - for the west Londoners this season and has often been preserved for the Champions League.
