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Xabi Alonso Has Chelsea Plan to Pair Record Signing Morgan Rogers With Cole Palmer

July 27, 2026July 28, 2026grace

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso says he has devised a way to use British-record £117m arrival Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer and expects the England midfielder to make an immediate difference. Rogers became the costliest British footballer in history after completing his transfer from Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge last week. The 24-year-old is taking […]

Chelsea: How Xabi Alonso Plans to Deploy Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer

July 24, 2026July 26, 2026grace

Rogers cannot easily be assigned to one clearly defined position. As is true for any player, making full use of his qualities requires an understanding of the broader responsibilities he can handle. His most effective role may also vary according to his team-mates and the opposition’s tactical approach. Aston Villa manager Unai Emery made Rogers […]