Chelsea manager Pochettino defends Conor Gallagher against social media abuse for not high-fiving a mascot.

Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has defended midfielder Conor Gallagher after he received abuse on social media for not high-fiving a mascot before a match against Burnley. Chelsea released a statement condemning the "defamatory comments" and stating that the video had been taken out of context. Pochettino stressed that there was never any malicious intent and that Gallagher is a caring player, expressing his disdain for the online abuse directed at players.

April 03, 2024
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