Chelsea FC is set to terminate the contract of Star Player at the ending of this summer after Two Players playing his position returned from Injury

According to rumours, Chelsea will wait to see how Christopher Nkunku and Romeo Lavia play before deciding on a new contract for Conor Gallagher. The Blues will assess how the two summer additions fit into their lineup once they are fully healthy.

Nkunku and Lavia have yet to make their Chelsea first-team debuts. Nkunku joined from RB Leipzig in the summer for a price of £52 million.

He played in pre-season before suffering a knee injury that necessitated surgery before the start of the new season. Lavia joined Chelsea later in the transfer window from Championship club Southampton, despite having a muscular injury.

The £58m midfielder’s rehab was hampered when he suffered an ankle injury in September, which has kept him out of action since. Mauricio Pochettino has had to replace their vacuum, which has helped Gallagher.

This season, the England international has started every Premier League encounter and has captained the Blues on several occasions. His contract expires in the summer of 2025, and a decision on his future must be made shortly.

However, according to Si Phillips Talks Chelsea, that will not happen for a time. According to the source, Chelsea is waiting for Nkunku and Lavia to regain fitness.

Pochettino will have a better understanding of his best starting XI after they have done so. Nkunku is an offensive midfielder who can play up front, whilst Lavia is a more defensive midfielder.

Gallagher is capable of playing both roles and has received positive feedback for his performances this season. However, according to the report, no progress has been made in contract negotiations with the 23-year-old.

Pochettino stated last month that he was delighted with Gallagher, but that all sides must be on the same page when it comes to new contract talks. “First and foremost, you have to see how they feel, in this case the player and the club, the intentions of either side,” he stated. It’s all about having fun together.

“He’s a fantastically talented player.” He’s a terrific player, and we’re quite pleased with how he’s performing.”