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Morgan Rogers contradicts Xabi Alonso with real reason for Chelsea’s superpower right now

Morgan Rogers has praised Xabi Alonso for his team talks, which he says are the reason behind Chelsea’s early goals. If you enjoy Talk Chelsea…

By Will Faulks · Talk Chelsea

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 12:05 PM

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Morgan Rogers attributed Chelsea's early goalscoring form directly to manager Xabi Alonso's motivating team talks.
Alonso had downplayed his own role when asked by the media about the secret behind Chelsea's fast starts.
Rogers emphasized that early leads have been vital in securing victories, particularly in matches played at home.

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Morgan Rogers credited Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso's pre-match team talks for the team's ability to consistently score early goals. While Alonso previously downplayed his personal influence on the squad's fast starts during a press conference, Rogers revealed that the manager actively motivates the players to begin matches on the front foot.

Rogers noted that establishing early leads has been crucial to securing victories, particularly in home matches. Talk Chelsea writer Will Faulks highlighted Rogers' comments following Chelsea's 5-1 win over Bournemouth, noting that Alonso displays an inspirational side behind closed doors.

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