Chelsea's £117m Rogers gamble faces early strain

Chelsea spent big on Morgan Rogers expecting instant impact — now that plan is under pressure.

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What happened. Chelsea paid £117million for Morgan Rogers over the summer, confident he would be ready to contribute immediately. That expectation is now being tested in Xabi Alonso's debut season at Stamford Bridge.

• Chelsea's chiefs expected Rogers to be ready from the off after his big-money move.
• Alonso faces a tough task keeping all of Chelsea's players on side.
• The situation could force Chelsea to revisit their transfer plans.

Alonso must manage squad harmony at Chelsea while getting a return on their record outlay on Rogers.

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