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Sam Allardyce insists Conor Gallagher is better off staying at West Brom for another season because 'LOSING most weeks is making him tougher and will stand him good stead,' despite being set for first-team chances at Chelsea when he returns from loan spel

Sam Allardyce has insisted that Chelsea youngster Conor Gallagher would be better off staying at West Brom for another season despite being set for an opportunity to prove himself at Stamford Bridge next term.

The 21-year-old has been a standout performer for struggling West Brom this season, starting in 22 of their league games, and has caught the eye of his boss back at Chelsea.

Thomas Tuchel reportedly has Gallagher is his plans for next season and is willing to give him game time when he returns from his loan spell at West Brom, who find themselves 10 points cut adrift in 19th position with just nine games remaining.