Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has acknowledged that Conor Gallagher won’t be obtainable for the Blues’ Premier League opener with Man Metropolis on Sunday because the midfielder remains to be attempting to safe a transfer away from Stamford Bridge.
The Englishman was set to hitch Atletico Madrid this summer season as all the things was agreed between the 2 golf equipment however the collapse of Chelsea’s deal for Samu Omorodion has put the switch unsure.
Gallagher was in Spain however needed to fly again to London with the switch at the moment in limbo.
The 24-year-old is coaching on his personal at current and it’s a very unhappy state of affairs the participant finds himself in and it isn’t a very good search for Chelsea.
The West London membership’s supervisor was talking to the press on Friday and has offered an replace on Gallagher.
“There is only one harm that’s Reece James, the remainder they’re all match,” Maresca mentioned when requested concerning the well being of his squad forward of the Man Metropolis match on Sunday.
When questioned if that included Gallagher, the Italian coach mentioned by way of Sky Sports activities: “No, Conor is again. He’s coaching at this second aside (from the crew). He’s performing some medical exams and a few coaching.
“He received’t be concerned for this recreation (in opposition to Man Metropolis) as a result of he’s looking for an answer with the membership.”
Watch: Enzo Maresca says Conor Gallagher is coaching alone at Chelsea
“Solely Reece James is injured, Conor Gallagher is looking for an answer with the membership and will not be obtainable” ??
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says Conor Gallagher is coaching away from crew and will not face Man Metropolis on Sunday ? pic.twitter.com/OwZPrd69HV
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