Please stop – Chelsea boss defends Conor Gallagher after social media abuse
by Robert O'Connor
Apr 03, 2024
2 minutes
Mauricio Pochettino has defended Conor Gallagher after the midfielder received abuse on social media for failing to high-five a mascot.
Chelsea said in a statement that the “defamatory comments” made towards Gallagher were “completely unacceptable” and that the video had been taken out of context.
The incident occurred in the tunnel immediately ahead of kick-off when the Blues played Burnley on Saturday, with the 24-year-old seemingly not noticing that one of the mascots had held up his hand.
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days