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Conor Gallagher would NOT get into Chelsea's starting XI, says ex-Blues defender Glen Johnson - who insists the Crystal Palace midfielder should go out on loan again next season instead of fighting for a place in Thomas Tuchel's team

Glen Johnson believes Conor Gallagher is still not good enough to get into Chelsea's starting XI despite his impressive performances out on loan this season.

The 22-year-old has stood out while at Crystal Palace, scoring eight Premier League goals and catching the eye with his creativity and terrific work-rate high up the pitch.

This season's plaudits come after a stint out on loan at West Brom in 2020-21 but despite clamours for parent club Chelsea to keep Gallagher in the first-team squad next season, ex-Blues defender Johnson insists the midfielder should head out on loan once again.