Lee Bowyer has played down speculation that Chelsea could recall Conor Gallagher in January.
The midfielder has been a revelation since arriving on loan at The Valley, scoring five goals in 12 appearances for the Championship club.
After giving opportunities to the likes of Mason Mount, Billy Gilmour and Callum Hudson-Odoi, rumours have circulated that Frank Lampard could bring the 19-year-old back to Stamford Bridge to accelerate his development, but Bowyer says that it'd be better for the youngster to continue enjoying his football with the Addicks.
Speaking to South London Press, Bowyer said: "I don’t think they will do that.
"Where would they send him that is better than here? That’s the question.
“He’s close to home and they are over the moon with what’s happening with him.
“So, for me, it would be crazy to take him away from here. Just leave him to it. He is enjoying it here and learning.
“All his goals have been different types but he is still learning the defensive side of the game. Even at the weekend there were a couple of times where he could’ve got done when they got in behind him.
“He was a bit of a gamble but has come in and hit the ground running. He has got all the ability but also just wants to learn.
“That defensive side is the only weakness in his game, but he is improving on that already. Everything else is excellent – his work rate and physically he does well. His passing is very good with both feet and he arrives in the box, all the things you need to be a top midfielder.”
