Always a blue! Conor Gallagher shares special moment with Chelsea academy stars in Madrid after helping Atletico to Champions League victory

Always a blue! Conor Gallagher shares special moment with Chelsea academy stars in Madrid after helping Atletico to Champions League victory

Some of Chelsea’s young academy players stopped by to watch Conor Gallagher and Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Thursday night.

Gallagher’s loyalty to Chelsea was on full display this week after the midfielder took a photo with the club’s academy players after Atletico Madrid’s win over RB Leipzig in the Champions League. The Blues youngsters were preparing to participate in the Madrid Football Cup alongside some of Europe’s best academies and made sure to get a quick snap with the Cobham graduate.

Posting on Instagram, Gallagher said: “Great to see some of the academy boys in Madrid. Appreciate you coming to watch me and the team last night. Good luck in the tournament.”

Gallagher always left his blood, sweat and tears out on the pitch for Chelsea and his latest social media post proves he will always have a strong bond with the London club. He has hit the ground running with Atletico but looks like he will always remain a Blue at heart.

Following Atletico’s Champions League win against RB Leipzig, Diego Simeone’s side will return to La Liga action on Sunday when they travel to Rayo Vallecano. Gallagher netted his first goal for the Spanish side last weekend against Valencia.

Former Manchester United star Jesse Lingard is reportedly “under police investigation” in Seoul after arousing suspicion with a social media post.

The ex-England international headed to South Korea in February after spending several months as a free agent. The 31-year-old endured a slow start to his spell in the Far East, as another injury held him back, but has rediscovered a spark on the field of late.

Lingard has been among the goals for FC Seoul, while also taking on their captain’s armband. He has spoken of his happiness in Asia, with the Old Trafford academy graduate rediscovering his smile after a testing period in his professional career.

He is, however, generating unfortunate headlines off the pitch. According to YTN, Lingard is “under police investigation on suspicion of riding an electric scooter without a license”. The incident in question allegedly took place on September 16, with a photo posted on social media that has since been deleted.

Bayern Munich players are reportedly “surprised” by new boss Vincent Kompany’s methods despite a bright start to the season.