Conor Gallagher captained Chelsea against Fulham (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says Conor Gallagher has ‘amazing character’ and is a ‘big talent’.
The midfielder was once again named captain ahead of the likes of Thiago Silva as Chelsea recorded their second Premier League victory of the season against Fulham on Monday night.
The England ace has been playing in a deeper role for the Blues this term, with Mauricio Pochettino fond of Gallagher’s work ethic and energy.
While Gallagher’s managers tend to pick the midfielder, he hasn’t always received the same acclaim from supporters.
But Lampard, who worked with Gallagher during his second stint at Stamford Bridge last term, says he is the perfect professional.
Gallagher has been a regular under Pochettino (Credits: Dave Shopland/Shutterstock)
‘He is an amazing character and big talent scoring goals from midfield,’ said Lampard.
‘As a manager you see things that those on the outside of the club don’t and when you talk about players wanting to train at a level every day, sometimes you pick a team and people say why do you keep playing Conor Gallagher?
‘Because of his desire to play for the club, the desire to raise standards and train hard.
‘When I went back to the club he trained every day like he really wanted to show something. Being part-time captain gives him a chance to really kick on with his Chelsea career.’
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High praise.