Chelsea Football Head Coach Graham Potter has explained why he substituted Conor Gallagher early in Chelsea’s 0-0 draw with Brentford, as the Blues’ fitness issues pile up.
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Potter reveals that Gallagher was substituted early in Chelsea’s 0-0 draw with Brentford because the midfielder felt ill.
Gallagher only lasted 15 minutes of the Premier League match before being replaced by Mateo Kovacic as the Blues were held to a goalless draw.
“I haven’t spoken to the doctors but he just felt ill,” Potter said at a press conference after the game. “He thought he was going to be sick, so hopefully it’s just a 24-hour thing and he will be okay.
Only five of Chelsea’s 14 shots hit the target against Brentford. Three of them came after the 85th minute.
Gallagher’s illness adds to Chelsea’s already long list of injuries. Potter is already missing players like Reece James, Wesley Fofana, and N’Golo Kante.
Up next for the London club is another tough Premier League test as they host Manchester United on Saturday.
