23-year-old Chelsea player ran further than any other player last night, completed 12km

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Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher certainly made his impact on last night’s West London derby against Fulham.

The captain on the night took responsibility by running further than any other player on the pitch, totalling more than 12km.

Gallagher took to the pitch as part of a midfield which consisted of the two most expensive players in the position.

While Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo impressed greatly in one of their first appearances together, the standout performer was actually the England international alongside them.

He was awarded the player of the match award for his display, and Chelsea got back to winning ways in a much-needed fashion.

Gallagher covers 12km

Goals from Mykhailo Mudryk and Armando Broja in less than two minutes were enough for the Blues, who definitely seemed to win the game in the midfield.

It seems to be the effort levels put in by Chelsea could well have been the difference between the two sides.

This may be good news when taking into account who is the current manager at Stamford Bridge.

Mauricio Pochettino is keen to up the fitness levels of the squad since he took over, and a lot has been made over whether this will have the desired impact immediately.

However, the display of Gallagher will be particularly pleasing for the boss, with him already establishing the Englishman as a crucial player for him.