"I am not surprised the national coach loves him because I loved him from day one," Thomas Tuchel said on Conor Gallagher back in November of last year. "Humble, nice, smile on his face and all the time ready to give everything, wants to learn and to improve.
"As a team-mate, I would have loved to play with him. It is a pleasure to know him; I am super happy that it has worked out so well. He needs to keep his feet on the ground."
It was clear from those comments made by Tuchel, over six months ago now, that Gallagher would at least be considered by the Chelsea head coach in his plans for next season. After a recent meeting between the head coach and the midfielder, Tuchel assured Gallagher he would be an important player in his side next term, as football.london reported on Tuesday afternoon.
