Conor Gallagher has now shared what Mauricio Pochettino changed at half-time that helped Chelsea turn things around tonight.
The midfielder told Sky Sports that the different structure the manager introduced for the second half helped them get back into the game, and ultimately win it late.
Gallagher found a second half brace to help the Blues pick up a dramatic win against Crystal Palace tonight.
After going a goal down in the first half, the Englishman hit the net twice before Enzo Fernandez stuck the dagger in the final moments.
The Blues were woeful in the first 45, with many wondering what had happened to the side who impressed so much against Aston Villa.
However, a spirited second half saw all three points head back to West London.
Gallagher has now shared what he thinks the big change was, whilst praising his manager for his role in the transition.
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Gallagher on Pochettino at half-time
He said: “He just said ‘stay confident’, ‘we need to be better and quicker on the ball’. We had to stick together as a team. That’s what we done. The early goal helped us settle.
“In the second half, the Gaffer gave us more structure in their half of the pitch to create more chances. It was really good from the manager, it definitely helped us play better in the second half.
“When we scored early in the second half, it was the thought of ‘we’ve got to go and win it now’. To get that goal, and then Enzo got one as well, it was an amazing feeling.”
Gallagher proved a popular figure with the away fans at the end, with his name ringing around the stand after the final whistle.
