Morgan Rogers discusses his Chelsea move and Xabi Alonso's coaching style
Morgan Rogers has revealed that Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso’s footballing philosophy and willingness to give him freedom on the pitch played a major role in his decision to join the Premier League club.
Chelsea have welcomed Morgan Rogers as they kick off a new chapter at Stamford Bridge. The England international has opened up about his decision to join the club, citing Xabi Alonso’s coaching style and his willingness to provide him the freedom to play as key reasons. Rogers, who previously played at Chelsea's Cobham Training Ground as a child, expressed his excitement about returning to a familiar environment.
He praised Alonso's approach, which aligns with his own philosophy of expressing himself freely on the pitch. Rogers also highlighted Chelsea's scale and ambitions as factors that appealed to him. The 22-year-old midfielder is eager to contribute to the club's project and is looking forward to making an impact in the new-look attacking lineup under Alonso.
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