Morgan Rogers: My First Chelsea Goal Is a Special Moment

Chelsea's new signing, Morgan Rogers, expressed immense satisfaction after scoring on his debut and securing a 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. In an interview with Sky Sports, the English international discussed his on-field partnership with close friend Cole Palmer, the fans' reaction, and the philosophy of new manager Xabi Alonso.

“It was truly great (to partner with Cole Palmer). It’s something we’ve talked about for a long time. Obviously, we’ve done it at international level with the national team, but to partner at club level week in, week out, and day in, day out, is a real honor. This is just the beginning,” Rogers began.

He also shared the emotion of hearing Chelsea supporters chant his name after his 41st-minute goal: “The feeling is wonderful. When you join a new club, you want to settle in as quickly as possible, integrate into the squad, and connect with the fans. To feel that love in your very first game, and of course, to score a goal, is a truly special moment for me.”

The attacking player also heaped praise on Cole Palmer's performance, who also found the net in the match.

“Everyone knows how good a footballer he is. Last season was tough for him due to injuries, but even during pre-season and in training, I saw in his eyes that this year he was fully ready to prove himself and silence the critics. You saw it with this performance – he was by far the best player on the pitch. It’s great to have him on our side,” the winger stated.

Finally, Rogers commented on the playing style new manager Xabi Alonso demands from the team: “We still have a very long way to go. There are things we need to learn, fix, and improve, but the start is positive. We are trying to implement exactly what he wants in terms of playing style on the pitch. It’s a process that requires time, especially with the integration of new players. However, it’s always important to start strong and build a good foundation, and we did exactly that today.”