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Rogers says there's more to come after starting life at Chelsea with a goal
Rogers scored in his Chelsea debut after the club’s British-record £117 million signing, helping Xabi Alonso open his league tenure with a win.
- On Monday, August 24, 2026, Chelsea defeated Fulham 3-2 at Craven Cottage, marking Xabi Alonso's first Premier League win as manager. João Pedro, Morgan Rogers, and Cole Palmer scored in the West London derby.
- A record £117 million transfer fee brought Rogers from Aston Villa to Chelsea, establishing him as the most expensive British player in history. Alonso's aggressive 3-4-3 formation powered the attacking display.
- Passing late fitness tests for groin issues, Cole Palmer starred in the victory and scored, demonstrating his focus on physical maintenance after a challenging 2025-26 season marked by injuries. Palmer aims to avoid repeating those struggles.
- Following Robert Sánchez's errors at Craven Cottage, Alonso benched the goalkeeper for Thursday's 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Luton Town, handing a debut to 21-year-old Belgian Mike Penders. Danny Welbeck scored his first goal for the club.
- Chelsea is reportedly finalizing a deal for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline, while midfielder Enzo Fernandez remains linked to Manchester City despite the club's £120 million valuation.
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Chelsea beat Luton Town 2-0 in the League Cup and advanced to the next round.
·Istanbul, Türkiye
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Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory against Luton Town in the third round of the Carabao Cup, thanks to Welbeck's debut goal and an own goal by the opponent. Along with the win in his home debut, Manager Alonso explained that the exclusion of Enzo Fernandez, who has been linked with a move to Manchester City, was a tactical decision. Chelsea have advanced to the next round and are set to face Leeds United.
The London team began by winning the competition, which represents the third division.
·Kyiv, Ukraine
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