'Taken considerably out of context' – Chelsea FC release important statement

Chelsea FC have released an important statement this afternoon via the club’s official website.

The club have taken to the site to release some words after an incident occurred in Saturday’s home match against Burnley, in which he captained the side to a 2-2 draw.

Gallagher was leading his Chelsea team mates out from the tunnel when video footage captured what appeared to be the midfielder ignoring giving a mascot the high five.

Chelsea have said that the footage has been taken out of context and the abuse that Gallagher has subsequently received is out of order.

It’s a very short and sharp message that is to the point, but without further explanation really.

It reads:

‘Chelsea Football Club is aware of a video clip circulating on social media from Saturday’s fixture against Burnley, which has been taken considerably out of context.

‘The subsequent level of abuse and defamatory comments directed towards Conor Gallagher is completely unacceptable.

‘We are proud to be a diverse, inclusive club where people from all cultures, communities and identities feel welcome.’

There has been a pretty big backlash from some online, and now the media are picking up on it a bit more after this statement.

Gallagher will likely be leading Chelsea out at Stamford Bridge again tomorrow night when they welcome Manchester United to Stamford Bridge.