“It’s very silly to keep him”, “Can’t even run with the ball” – Agbonlahor urges Chelsea to sell 22-year-old star and keep 23-year-old star at the club
Former Premier League striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has urged Chelsea to keep Conor Gallagher and sell Mykhaylo Mudryk instead.Pointing out a glaring issue in Mudryk’s game, he said the Ukrainian can’t run with the ball on his feet.
Gallagher, meanwhile, has been a key player for the Blues and has filled in for the injured Christopher Nkunku.
Despite being heavily linked with an exit in the summer, Gallagher has become a crucial member of the first team. The 23-year-old has made 18 appearances across competitions so far this season, providing four assists.Gallagher, though, has only 18 months remaining on his current contract and has once again been linked with an exit in January. Agbonlahor thinks selling Gallagher would be a mistake and the club should look to sell Mudryk instead.He said (via Football.london):
“It’s very, very silly. Let Mudryk go, he can’t run with the ball. For me, Gallagher is a very good player but 50 games, three goals is not good enough. You want to see the Conor Gallagher from Crystal Palace, eight goals in 34 games. If he can get that form back, I would keep him and then Mudryk, you go.”
Mudryk, meanwhile, is yet to find his form at Chelsea since his big-money January 2023 move. He has so far made 32 appearances across competitions, scoring two goals and providing four assists. This season, Mudryk has made 15 appearances, scoring two goals and providing two assists.