If transfer reports are true, Chelsea figures are about to majorly undermine Mauricio Pochettino

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Recent transfer reports have claimed that the Blues are still looking at selling one player who has been absolutely crucial for Chelsea this season.

It has been claimed that those higher up at the club are still keen on selling Conor Gallagher when the transfer window opens again in January.

Those in positions of power made it clear that they were open to offers for the England international even on deadline day, when the season was more than underway and he was establishing himself as a key player.

It has not taken long for it to be clear that Mauricio Pochettino’s system relies heavily on Gallagher, with him playing in every game so far this season that he has been available for.

The match against Manchester United saw the Blues put in their worst performance of the campaign, and it is perhaps no coincidence that it was the game where the stand-in skipper was not available.

However, there is certainly a future where the midfielder may no longer be available after the upcoming transfer window, with claims that they are open to the FFP beneficial sale.

Pochettino and Gallagher

If this turns out to be true, the Argentine will likely be incensed at being undermined by those above him so soon after taking the job.

The manager is already under pressure from supporters to turn things around, after a poor first third of the season has come and gone.

Consecutive disappointing losses in the North-West has infuriated fans, with a lot of importance placed on returning to winning ways on Saturday against Sheffield United.

That game may be the first opportunity for supporters to see Christopher Nkunku in action, with the Frenchman pushing to make his first appearance of the season after suffering an injury during the pre-season tour of the United States.