Alonso has 'plan' for playing Rogers with Palmer

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said he has a "plan" to integrate the £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer, and expects the England international to make an "instant impact". The midfielder became the most costly British subordinate of all‑time when he moved from Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge past week. At 24 years old, Rogers is currently on vacation after representing England at the World Cup, while Chelsea have launched their pre‑season tour in Sydney. Alonso explained, “In that presumption we needed an important subordinate and I'm definite determination were not galore amended options than Morgan Rogers,” and added, “You request players who tin person that astir instant interaction and I'm definite Morgan won't request overmuch clip to accommodate to the club, the strategy and his team‑mates.” He also said, “That was the idea, to get a apical player, and Morgan is 1 of them.” Rogers has signed a six-year declaration with Chelsea, with an enactment for a further year. Alonso insisted he will be ready, despite not yet taking part in pre‑season training, and believes he will be compatible with fellow England international Palmer. The two describe each other as being among their “best friends successful football”, with Rogers stating they would “emotion to play together”. Alonso elaborated on his vision: “I person a plan. I person an idea. I tin spot them linking truly well,” and noted, “We request to person a bully mix. If we get that equilibrium close and those peculiar players successful the close positions, with bully control, past we volition beryllium much competitory with and without the ball.”