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Despite a goal and threatening performance in his first game as a Chelsea player, Morgan Rogers was not included in the Team of the Week for the opening weekend.
It took Rogers less than 45 minutes to find the net in the 2026/27 season, latching on to a Maxence Lacroix cutback after good work from Cole Palmer.
Palmer was also on the scoresheet in the second half, with the Blues getting off to the best possible start when Joao Pedro found the net after just 31 seconds.
Morgan Rogers snubbed from Premier League Team of the Week
Palmer was untouchable all game, and was rightfully included in WhoScored’s Team of the Week from Matchday One as the highest-rated player.
He was joined by Pedro, who picked up the assist for Palmer’s goal as Chelsea’s front three lived up to expectations in their first outing together.
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As well as Rogers, there was also no place in the side for Lacroix, who picked up an assist as well as put in a dominant performance at the back too.
Rogers set a record for the most chances created by a player on their Premier League debut, and any fears that he may not instantly deliver because of his price tag were quickly put to bed.
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It is expected the England international will be rested when the Blues quickly return to action with the EFL Cup tie against Luton Town.
The likes of Estevao Willian and Geovany Quenda are waiting in the wings to make an impression on Xabi Alonso against lower-league opposition.
The front three of Palmer, Rogers and Pedro already have a combined five Premier League goals and assists to their name so far this season, and will be surely picked again when the Premier League returns with a clash against Brighton.