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Alonso names four characteristics that make Rogers a “complete, modern player”

Morgan Rogers is excelling for England and Chelsea – but it’s meaning a lot of minutes in a short space of time. If you enjoy…

By Will Faulks · Talk Chelsea

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 9:40 AM

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Xabi Alonso highlighted Morgan Rogers as young, fresh, strong, and quick following Chelsea's match against Bournemouth.
Alonso called Rogers a complete, modern footballer who maintains high availability and connects well with teammates.
Rogers joined Chelsea from Aston Villa in a summer transfer deal worth £117 million.

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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised Morgan Rogers as a complete, modern footballer following Chelsea's match against Bournemouth. Alonso highlighted that Rogers is young, fresh, strong, and quick when asked about playing the forward immediately after four international appearances with England. The manager noted Rogers' high availability, strong connection with teammates, and significant overall impact on the club.

Rogers joined Chelsea from Aston Villa over the summer for a reported £117 million fee. He has started his campaign strongly, recording four goals and one assist in six Premier League matches while playing 97 percent of Chelsea's available minutes.

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Alonso names four characteristics that make Rogers a “complete, modern player”

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