"This Potter guy must go," "It ain't looking good" - Chelsea fans fume as midfielder starts crucial Premier League clash against Liverpool

Chelsea fans were disappointed to see midfielder Conor Gallagher in the starting XI for their Premier League clash against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday.Gallagher, 22, has had some good moments for the Blues in his first full season with the club. However, his performances have often left much to be desired in terms of composure and decision making.The Englishman was named alongside Jorginho in a double pivot role for the match against Liverpool. Thiago Silva, Benoit Badiashile, Marc Cucurella and Trevoh Chalobah start in defense for the Blues. Meanwhile, Mason Mount, Lewis Hall, and Hakim Ziyech start behind Kai Havertz.Chelsea FC@ChelseaFCYour Chelsea this lunchtime! @ParimatchGlobal | #LivChe100862161Your Chelsea this lunchtime! 👌@ParimatchGlobal | #LivChe https://t.co/hnt6oNc0NwChelsea fans, however, were skeptical about Gallagher's inclusion in the starting XI and took to Twitter to share their thoughts. Here are some of their reactions:Blaze.@10_azzar@ChelseaFC @ParimatchGlobal Gallagher, mount and hall againIt ain't looking good@ChelseaFC @ParimatchGlobal Gallagher, mount and hall againIt ain't looking goodJoe Balague@JoeBalagueZuku Gallagher and average Mason Mount? Our coach has to be serious. He's headstrong. Don't know why he has so much backing from the board. twitter.com/ChelseaFC/stat…Chelsea FC@ChelseaFCYour Chelsea this lunchtime! @ParimatchGlobal | #LivChe102162190Your Chelsea this lunchtime! 👌@ParimatchGlobal | #LivChe https://t.co/hnt6oNc0NwZuku Gallagher and average Mason Mount? Our coach has to be serious. He's headstrong. Don't know why he has so much backing from the board. twitter.com/ChelseaFC/stat…Armin 🇧🇪@ArminCFC_@AIexV7 @king_tomisin @ChelseaFC @ParimatchGlobal Carney instead of Gallagher too@AIexV7 @king_tomisin @ChelseaFC @ParimatchGlobal Carney instead of Gallagher tooThe_woo@Cfc_ghimireGallagher not againGallagher not again💀⁵@JF5EraGraham playing Gallagher in midfield so that Boehly has no choice but to pay the release clause for Enzo. He’s playing 8d chess5611Graham playing Gallagher in midfield so that Boehly has no choice but to pay the release clause for Enzo. He’s playing 8d chess.@CFCJez@ghannouchi_dhia @SeanDOlfc We have Conor Gallagher which is infinitely worse@ghannouchi_dhia @SeanDOlfc We have Conor Gallagher which is infinitely worseDinho™ 🏆🏆@RegiphetThis Potter guy must go. What’s wrong with him? Gallagher x #19 again!??? WTH????? Ah twitter.com/chelseafc/stat…Chelsea FC@ChelseaFCYour Chelsea this lunchtime! @ParimatchGlobal | #LivChe103632222Your Chelsea this lunchtime! 👌@ParimatchGlobal | #LivChe https://t.co/hnt6oNc0NwThis Potter guy must go. What’s wrong with him? Gallagher x #19 again!??? WTH????? Ah twitter.com/chelseafc/stat…Gallagher came through Chelsea's academy and played for the youth side before playing for Crystal Palace on loan in the 2021-22 season. His impressive performances for the Eagles saw the Blues recall him last summer.The Englishman has made 24 appearances across competitions this season, scoring one goal and assisting another.Chelsea manager Graham Potter on Liverpool's struggles this seasonBoth Liverpool and Chelsea have struggled this season, especially in the Premier League. They have earned the same points and are ninth and 10th in the table respectively, but Jurgen Klopp's side have a game in hand.Ahead of their clash on Saturday, Graham Potter was asked about The Reds' struggles this season. He said (via Football.London):“No matter who you are – and we’re talking about one of the best teams the Premier League has seen, and one of the best managers the Premier League has seen – if you have injuries you have problems.&quot;He added:&quot;It amazes me that people say the Premier League is the best league in the world and then I’m asked if it’s a surprise someone is struggling. That’s what it is. Jurgen [Klopp] is a fantastic guy and manager. They’ll fix it and come through their struggles. Then we all know their quality.”The Merseyside club come into the game on the back of two losses in the Premier League while Chelsea beat Crystal Palace in their previous game.

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