Rogers and Palmer can play together - Alonso
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a "plan" to play club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer.
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"In that position we needed an important player and I'm sure there were not many better options than Morgan Rogers."
— Xabi Alonso , Athlete
"You need players who can have that almost instant impact and I'm sure Morgan won't need much time to adapt to the club, the system and his team-mates."
— Xabi Alonso , Athlete
"I have a plan. I have an idea. I can see them linking really well."
— Xabi Alonso , Athlete
"We want a squad with the right balance between quality and mentality."
— Xabi Alonso , Athlete
Key People
Cole Palmer is a forward for Chelsea and was left out of the England World Cup squad.
Emmanuel Emegha is a striker who transferred to Chelsea FC.
Geovany Quenda is a young Portuguese winger who signed with Chelsea from Sporting.
Marco Palestra is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Maxence Lacroix is a centre-back that Chelsea explored a signing for from Crystal Palace.
Morgan Rogers is a footballer who has been recognized for his performance in England's qualifying campaign.
Valentin Barco is a midfielder expected to sign with Chelsea FC.
Xabi Alonso is a former footballer and current manager known for his success in football both as a player and coach.
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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a "plan" to play club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer.
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