Chelsea’s new manager Xabi Alonso says the club’s £117 million record signing Morgan Rogers is “a great signing” and will make the team more competitive. Speaking to reporters ahead of Chelsea’s pre-season opener, Alonso said the midfielder is expected to strengthen the squad in an attacking midfield role and that the club needed an important player in that position. Multiple outlets report Alonso expects Rogers to integrate quickly and to work effectively alongside Cole Palmer. He describes the potential fit as strong, saying he expects Rogers and Palmer to “link really well.” Reports also present Alonso’s view that there were limited better options for the position the club was targeting. Overall, the coverage focuses on Alonso’s assessment of Rogers’ impact and how the new signing could contribute to Chelsea’s attacking setup during the coming pre-season period.