Conor Gallagher says he has been assured he is a key player for Graham Potter

Match winner Conor Gallagher says new Chelsea manager Graham Potter has told him he has an important role to play at Stamford Bridge

MATCH WINNER: Conor Gallagher scored his first Chelsea goal in their 2-1 win at his former club Crystal Palace. Pic: Adam Davy/PA

Conor Gallagher says new Chelsea manager Graham Potter has told him he has an important role to play at Stamford Bridge.

Gallagher has not started either of Potter’s first two matches in charge, but he came off the bench on Saturday to score a dramatic winner against former club Crystal Palace.