Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Conor Gallagher has returned to Chelsea, but the midfielder is currently training alone and will not be part of Sunday’s matchday squad after his move to Atletico Madrid collapsed.
Gallagher had been on the verge of joining the Spanish club this summer, even traveling to Madrid, but complications surrounding Samu Omorodion’s proposed transfer to Chelsea halted the deal at the last minute.
As a result, the midfielder found himself on a flight back to England with his future unclear. However, Gallagher is said to be ‘trying to find a solution’ with the Premier League giants.
Maresca confirmed that while the 24-year-old is maintaining his fitness, he will not be involved in Chelsea’s season opener against Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Maresca said: ‘Conor is back. He is training apart. He is doing some medical tests and some training. He won’t be involved in the game. At this moment, he is trying to find a solution with the club.’
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Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Conor Gallagher has returned to Chelsea , but the midfielder is currently training alone and will not be part of Sunday’s matchday squad