Chelsea's Alonso plans to start Rogers and Palmer together in attack

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said he intends to field new signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer in the team’s starting eleven. Rogers, who moved from Aston Villa for a reported £117 million last week, is a childhood friend of Palmer and Alonso expects the pair to link up quickly and cause problems for opposing defences. Speaking ahead of the Sydney Super Cup pre‑season friendly against Western Sydney Wanderers, Alonso added that he wants a good mix of control and balance, believing the duo will make Chelsea more competitive both with and without the ball.

For Nigerian Chelsea fans, this signals a potentially potent attacking combination that could shape the team’s performance in the upcoming Premier League season. The investment highlights the club’s focus on young English talent and may influence match outcomes, fantasy league picks and betting markets.

Fans should watch the Sydney Super Cup clash to see how Rogers and Palmer combine, consider how their partnership might affect Chelsea’s results, and decide whether to follow the duo’s development closely for future fixtures.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/27/epl-xabi-alonso-reveals-plan-for-rogers-cole-palmer-in-chelsea-team/