“He’s the real boss” – Conor Gallagher shares what Mauricio Pochettino did at half-time which helped Chelsea win tonight
Conor Gallagher has revealed the adjustments made by Mauricio Pochettino at half-time that played a crucial role in Chelsea’s turnaround against Crystal Palace. Speaking to Sky Sports, the midfielder explained that the manager introduced a different structure for the second half, which helped the team get back into the game and secure a late victory.
After falling behind in the first half, Gallagher scored twice in the second half, contributing to the dramatic win along with Enzo Fernandez’s late goal. The Blues had a lackluster performance in the initial 45 minutes, leaving fans puzzled after their impressive display against Aston Villa.
Gallagher praised Pochettino for his halftime instructions, stating, “He just said ‘stay confident’, ‘we need to be better and quicker on the ball’. We had to stick together as a team. That’s what we done. The early goal helped us settle.”
He continued, “In the second half, the Gaffer gave us more structure in their half of the pitch to create more chances. It was really good from the manager; it definitely helped us play better in the second half.”
The early goal in the second half provided momentum for Chelsea, and Gallagher emphasized the team’s determination to go for the win. He expressed the amazing feeling of securing the goals and ultimately the victory.
Gallagher’s impressive performance earned him acclaim from the away fans, with chants of his name echoing around the stand after the final whistle.
