Joe Cole urges Enzo Maresca to block potential Conor Gallagher departure

May 31, 2024Ligue 1

Joe Cole has called on incoming Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca to stop the club from selling Conor Gallagher.

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The Blues have agreed a deal with Leicester City for Maresca to become their next manager, following the departure of Mauricio Pochettino last week.

The Italian is set to sign a five year contract and has got a huge job on his hands to get Chelsea back winning trophies and fighting at the top end of the table.

Cole calls on Maresca to block Gallagher sale

Having guided the Foxes to the Championship title last season the 44-year-old will no doubt be looking for more success at Stamford Bridge.

The Italian’s appointment certainly took a lot of people by surprise, and he will need to be backed accordingly in the upcoming window to give him the best chance of having a successful first season in charge.

Chelsea are believed to be targeting a goalkeeper, left back, centre back and striker, whilst a number of players are expected to leave the club with the futures of Conor Gallagher and Trevoh Chalobah up in the air.

Gallagher could leave Chelsea this summer with both Tottenham and Newcastle interested.

Former Chelsea star Cole believes Maresca needs to urge the club to keep Gallagher, describing him as one of the three most important players in the dressing room.

“If I was sitting in front of the Chelsea owners, I would be telling them that Conor is arguably the most important player in the dressing room,” Cole told talkSPORT.

“Before you even talk about what he does on the pitch, he understands the club.

“During the difficult times you see what a player is worth and Conor was always there and available and driving the team on.