Chelsea must compete at top of Premier League — Morgan Rogers

Chelsea's latest acquisition, Morgan Rogers, has declared that the club's ambition is to contend for the top positions in the Premier League. As the team prepares to face Fulham in their opening fixture on Monday, Rogers expressed confidence in the squad's potential.

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The fans want to see their team perform to the level that they expect, and Chelsea Football Club as a whole expect to compete with every team and be right at the top of the league. That’s our aspiration and goal.

"The fans want to see their team perform to the level that they expect, and Chelsea Football Club as a whole expect to compete with every team and be right at the top of the league. That’s our aspiration and goal," Rogers said in an interview on the club's website. He acknowledged that integrating new players and adapting to manager Xabi Alonso's strategies will require a period of adjustment. "There’s a process, and there being a new manager, it takes time to gel and fit perfectly, but we do want to hit the ground running," he added.

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There’s a process, and there being a new manager, it takes time to gel and fit perfectly, but we do want to hit the ground running.

Rogers highlighted the excitement surrounding the start of the Premier League season, noting the inherent unpredictability of how teams will perform. "It’s exciting times ahead," he remarked. "I’m as much of a Premier League fan as everyone else. I know I play in it, but I’m still a fan when I’m not playing. So I want as much excitement as possible."

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It’s exciting times ahead. I’m as much of a Premier League fan as everyone else. I know I play in it, but I’m still a fan when I’m not playing. So I want as much excitement as possible.

As Chelsea gears up for their first competitive match under Alonso, Rogers has been focused on building chemistry with his new teammates and understanding the manager's expectations. He emphasized the importance of a positive mentality throughout the season. "It’s about staying focused, and understanding it’s a journey. It might not always go perfect, but with the right mentality, with the right mindset, we’ll be where we deserve to be and where we need to be as a club and as a team," he concluded.

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It’s about staying focused, and understanding it’s a journey. It might not always go perfect, but with the right mentality, with the right mindset, we’ll be where we deserve to be and where we need to be as a club and as a team.