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Emery knows the next Morgan Rogers is sat warming the bench at Aston Villa

Unai Emery has got it all wrong with one call at Aston Villa.

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 7:10 AM
Emery knows the next Morgan Rogers is sat warming the bench at Aston Villa
Key Things to Know
  • Football FanCast argues Unai Emery should start bench player Ibrahim Mbaye to replace the departed Morgan Rogers.
  • Morgan Rogers left Aston Villa to join Premier League rivals Chelsea in a £117m transfer deal.
  • Mbaye signed for Aston Villa from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported £47m transfer fee in the summer.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ethan Lamb of Football FanCast argues that Unai Emery should start winger Ibrahim Mbaye to solve Aston Villa's attacking struggles following Morgan Rogers' £117m summer departure to Chelsea. Despite Villa scoring only four goals in their first five Premier League games, Emery has relied on youngster George Hemmings on the left wing, leaving Mbaye on the bench.

Mbaye joined Aston Villa from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported £47m transfer fee, but has played just 33 minutes across two substitute appearances this season. Lamb highlights Mbaye's Ligue 1 statistics, including 1.8 chances created and 1.9 dribbles per 90 minutes, contending the 18-year-old possesses the qualities required to properly replace Rogers.

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