Cole criticizes Rogers' ball loss despite Hull goal as Chelsea prep for Brentford

Former Chelsea striker Carlton Cole criticized Morgan Rogers' ball retention despite the England international scoring in Saturday's 2-2 Premier League draw with Hull City. Speaking on The Dressing Room podcast, Cole said Rogers 'lost the ball so many times' after scoring, questioning 'what is going on' with the midfielder's performance.

This matters to Nigerian football fans who closely follow EPL stars' form, especially when criticism comes from a Chelsea legend like Cole. Rogers' ball loss issues could affect Chelsea's upcoming clash against Brentford this Friday, September 18, as the Blues seek to build on their point against Hull.

Cole specifically noted Rogers dribbling into 'no man's land' after scoring, suggesting poor decision-making in possession. While Rogers got on the scoresheet, Cole's criticism highlights concerns about his overall contribution beyond just scoring. Chelsea's next match presents an immediate test for Rogers to address these ball retention problems.

Will Rogers respond to Cole's criticism by improving his ball security against Brentford, or will Chelsea continue to struggle with midfield possession in their push for better league positioning?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/15/epl-he-lost-ball-many-times-cole-criticises-chelseas-rogers/