Mauricio Pochettino has insisted that Conor Gallagher’s future at Chelsea is not his to resolve, but the responsibility of the player and the club.

Gallagher has been one of Chelsea’s best players this season, which makes it disturbing for fans that his current contract is yet to be renewed, despite it expiring next year.

Pochettino was asked about the latest on the player’s contract situation at Stamford Bridge on Friday, and the Argentine said: “I am talking before, this situation is between the club and the player, it’s difficult for any coach to talk, it’s a decision by the club and the player.

“I’m coaching the team, trying to make the best choice as possible to perform. At the moment, so far, he’s doing well, fantastic for the team. He’s playing because he deserves.

“About the future, it’s about the club and player and what they decide to do. In my previous experience at other clubs, I try to give my best opinion and advice to the club.

“I’m a manager who likes to work with the sporting director and the owners. It’s about talking and analysing things, then taking the best decision for the club.

“It’s always, I repeat, from experience in the past, it’s about the club and the player and what they decide to do.”