"Worst idea since deciding to give this guy a professional contract" "Get him off my screen" - Chelsea fans want one player sold for his 'atrocious' display against Leeds
Chelsea fans are demanding Conor Gallagher be sold following the midfielder's first-half performance against Leeds United on August 21.
The English midfielder was a surprise starter in the game at Elland Road, having only played five minutes in the Blues' prior two fixtures.
Picked in the middle of the park alongside Jorginho, the former Crystal Palace loanee hasn't been able to get a foothold in the game.
There had been reservations from fans over the Englishman's selection ahead of the game.
He is struggling to contend with the likes of Leeds' midfield duo Tyler Adams and Marc Roca, with the Elland Road side boasting a 2-0 lead at half-time.
The Peacocks took the lead through an Edouard Mendy howler. Brenden Aaronson capitalizing on the Senegalese goalkeeper's nervousness on the ball.
Aaronson nicked the ball off the Chelsea keeper before easily gliding it into an empty net in the 33rd minute.
Rodrigo got Jesse Marsch's side's second, a brilliant header following a floating free-kick and the Blues stood shellshocked.
The performances of many of the Blues players can be critizised but it is Gallagher who is feeling the brunt of the scrutiny from the club's supporters.
He spent last season out on loan at Palace and impressed, winning their 'Player of the Year' award.
He returned to Stamford Bridge this summer and despite rumors of a potential departure, he has remained at the club
Today was his opportunity to shine for Tuchel's side and he has somewhat struggled.
Here are some reactions on Twitter from fans to the midfielder's first-half performance against Leeds:
Gallagher is so atrocious my god,he is the worst midfielder I have laid my eyes on
Jesus nothing is going right for Gallagher he has been awful
Gilmour didn't even get a squad number but Gallagher is already starting games just because he barks likes a Rottweiler
gallagher looks uncomfy
There is very little difference between Mount and Gallagher on the ball. Neither offers any midfield control, creativity, or ball retention. They only clock how shit CG is because they’ve watched Kov in the same role.
But unfortunately for us they’ve simply gotten used to Mount.
This Conor Gallagher performance is why Thomas Tuchel wants to buy another midfielder.
If you ever imagined what it would look like if a random fan in the stands got offered to play the match: look at this Gallagher peformance
Gallagher in the pivot is the worst idea since deciding to give this guy a professional contract. Get him off my screen
@siphillipssport We need to buy a world class midfielder or we can forget top 4. Send gallagher to palace and use the money
@ChelseaFC Poor passes, poor first touch. Gallagher has nothing to offer Chelsea disappointing start so far
This Gallagher disasterclass 😭
Chelsea and Gallagher have it all to do in the second-half
Chelsea came into the game against Leeds in modest form following a 1-0 win over Everton and a 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.
Tuchel's side came up against a Leeds side that have managed similar form, beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 and drawing 2-2 with Southampton.
However, the Blues were installed as big favorites to win at Elland Road and have struggled to deal with Marsch's men.
#LeeChe🗣️ "I think he won't have long, he will NEED to take his chance!"
The Super Sunday panel believe Conor Gallagher must 'take his chance' as he makes his first start for Chelsea. 🔵⤵️ #LeeChe https://t.co/KJQimPmILp
Rodrigo, Jack Harrison and Aaronsen are causing Chelsea's defense all sorts of problems.
Whether the west London side can stage a dramatic turnaround remains to be seen.