Chelsea
Vieira reacts to defeat to Chelsea, hails Gallagher
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has expressed his frustration following their recent defeat to Chelsea at Selhurst Park.
The Eagles had the early lead in the first half before Aubameyang score an equaliser for Chelsea.
Conor Gallagher, who was a loanee at Crystal Palace last season came in from the bench to score a second goal as the Blues won all three points.
“Losing the game 2-1 means a lot of frustration,” Vieira said in a post-match statement.
“Obviously I think if the game finishes 1-1 both teams would be happy with that.
“Conceding the late goal is difficult to accept, but we just have to learn about keeping results and focusing more in this kind of period, and trying to win football matches.”
Vieira also hailed Gallagher for a wonderful late goal but faulted his side’s defence.
“Until the last minute it is always important to concentrate and work well as a team, and not to give them those kinds of opportunities,” he said.
“In the, second-half they didn’t create very much. It took a fantastic goal from Conor for them to win the game.
“When you look at the situation, we are eight bodies against six – he never should be in that position to take a chance.
“We didn’t defend well enough in that situation. We had the people around. This is something we have to look at.”
