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Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel hints that Conor Gallagher has a role in his plans next season as he says the club 'loves' and is 'convinced' by the midfielder who has impressed on-loan at Crystal Palace this season

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has hinted that Conor Gallagher has a role in his future plans by saying the club are 'convinced' by the youngster.

The 21-year-old has had an impressive loan stint at Crystal Palace, scoring six goals and registering three assists in 16 Premier League appearances.

Patrick Vieira's side are understandably keen to make Gallagher's move to the club a permanent one, but Tuchel has appeared to rule out that possibility by stating Chelsea 'love' the midfielder.

Conor Gallagher has enjoyed a highly successful loan spell at Crystal Palace this season

Ahead of Chelsea's game with Aston Villa, Tuchel said: ‘We love Conor.