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title: "Chelsea: Conor Gallagher ‘will have concerns’ over playing time"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2023-02-03T17:36:54Z"
modified: "2023-02-03T17:36:54Z"
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# Chelsea: Conor Gallagher ‘will have concerns’ over playing time

**[Chelsea](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-news/) midfielder Conor Gallagher will have ‘concerns’ over his [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) playing time at Stamford Bridge.**

### The Lowdown: Gallagher shines on loan…

The Englishman dazzled on loan at Crystal Palace over the course of last season under Patrick Vieira, leading to [summer interest](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11156499/Crystal-Palace-submit-27m-offer-sign-Conor-Gallagher-Chelsea.html) from various top flight clubs.

Gallagher ranked as Palace’s best-performing player by average match rating at Selhurst Park, according to [WhoScored,](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/162/Archive/England-Crystal-Palace) but he has since struggled to replicate that form under Graham Potter this season.

Over his[18 league appearances](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/375621/Show/Conor-Gallagher) for Chelsea, the youngster has one goal and one assist to his name, and the influx of January signings could limit his game time.

### The Latest: O’Rourke makes Gallagher claim…

Speaking to [GIVEMESPORT,](https://www.givemesport.com/88111241-chelsea-50k-a-week-star-now-has-concerns-at-stamford-bridge) journalist Pete O’Rourke claims Gallagher will have ‘concerns’ over his minutes at Chelsea after a very active transfer window.

He explained:

“*I’m sure Conor Gallagher will have concerns.*

“*Any player at a club seeing your team sign players in your position, it’s definitely going to be a concern for you.”*

### The Verdict: Great player…

His stellar season at Palace last year shows there is certainly a great attacking player there, even if he hasn’t turned it on quite to that level at Chelsea over 2022/2023.

The 22-year-old still has many years ahead in what we’re sure will be a promising career, but depending on developments, perhaps the club could consider letting him go out on loan again this summer.

The likes of [Aston Villa](https://www.villatillidie.com/news/aston-villa-villans-interested-in-conor-gallagher),  [West Ham](https://www.givemesport.com/88110787-west-ham-conor-gallagher-chelsea-premier-league-david-moyes-transfer-news-london-stadium) and [Newcastle](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1728688/Chelsea-transfer-news-Conor-Gallagher-decision-Man-Utd-Newcastle-loan) displayed an interest at various points over the last six months and a move to teams of that ilk could hugely benefit Gallagher’s progression.

Perhaps even a return to Palace would bare fruit given Vieira’s wonderful relationship with Gallagher.

The Frenchman even called Gallagher a ‘[really special’](https://www.teamtalk.com/crystal-palace/patrick-vieira-conor-gallagher-praise-fa-cup-blow) player last season and such praise from a Premier League legend indicates that he is destined to remain at a top level.