Chelsea can be exposed at the back – Gareth Southgate sends strong warning to Tuchel following two Chelsea players pairing
Gareth Southgate, England boss has warned Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel that playing Mason Mount and Conor Gallagher in midfield can leave Chelsea exposed at the back.
However, Gallagher has impressed on loan at Crystal Palace this season and Tuchel intends to integrate him into the first-team next season.
Southgate sent the warning to Tuchel after fielding Blues pair Conor Gallagher and Mason Mount together against Switzerland.
Southgate explained to Sky Sports after the final whistle: “We feel Mason Mount and Gallagher press well but can leave us vulnerable to the switch, the Swiss worked that out,”
In spite of those reservations Southgate was generous in his praise of Gallagher, who made just his second England appearance on Saturday.
“He is infectious. He can set the tone for the rest of the team, you see that with his club and he presses with ambition,” he added.
“He goes and makes contract and turns a lot of the ball over.”