What Conor Gallagher was spotted doing during Crystal Palace vs Chelsea in the Premier League

Chelsea loanee and current Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Conor Gallagher didn't watch the London derby on Saturday afternoon between both of his sides as he was spotted elsewhere.

Gallagher, 22, was dearly missed by the Eagles as they fell to a harsh 1-0 loss against the World Champions courtesy of a Hakim Ziyech goal netted in the 88th minute.

In his absence, the likes of Wilfred Zaha and especially Michael Olise stepped up but couldn't score the all important goal that the Englishman may have if he was presented with some of the chances that the aforementioned pair missed during the contest at Selhurst Park.

"We knew the rules before signing Conor so it’s no surprise he will not get involved in the games against Chelsea," Patrick Vieira said on the magnitude of the blow prior to the game.

"So we’ve tried a different system and different players and still have a reflection [to make] on who will replace Conor."

It's a testament to just how vital Gallagher is to the south Londoners that it was evident that the potency he has provided to Vieira's outfit was clearly absent in south London on Saturday afternoon.

No wonder Thomas Tuchel wanted to have the 22-year-old as part of his squad this season before Palace's proposal changed that initial plan.

One thing that will not change though is the will Chelsea have as a club to provide the young midfielder with opportunities come the start of the 2022/23 campaign.

understands that Gallagher is 'destined' to remain put in west London once his latest loan spell comes to an end and therefore denting Palace's ambitious hope to make his stay permanent.

"We wanted to have him here, like I said many times. In the pre-season, I saw he could have a chance to have an impact in our