Morgan Rogers has been named Chelsea’s Player of the Month for October after scoring three goals in five appearances and helping the club to three Premier League victories.
The forward also collected Chelsea’s Goal of the Month prize for the second successive month, having been recognised for his strike against Manchester United. He previously won September’s award for his volley against Arsenal.
Rogers played in all five of Chelsea’s matches during October, completing 444 minutes out of a possible 450. His appearances came across four Premier League fixtures and one League Cup game, making it his most productive month in attack since joining the West London club.
The summer signing, who joined Stamford Bridge in October, scored twice in the Premier League and once in the cup. His regular selection has underlined his importance to Xabi Alonso’s attacking system, with Rogers establishing himself as a consistent starter.
His goal against Manchester United was the standout moment of the month. With Chelsea hosting United at Stamford Bridge, Rogers received a pass from Lavia inside the centre circle before driving through the middle of the visitors’ defence.
He carried the ball into the penalty area and finished the move by lifting a chip over the goalkeeper and into the net. Chelsea supporters voted the effort their goal of the month, giving Rogers the award for a second consecutive month.
Rogers attempted 10 shots across his five appearances in October. He also made two appearances for England during the international break.
His willingness to carry the ball forward from midfield and take on defenders has added another dimension to Chelsea’s attack. Rogers’ ability to operate in several positions across the forward line has also made him a valuable option for Alonso.
The 10 goals in which he has been directly involved in all competitions this season further illustrate his influence since the early stages of his Chelsea career. He has made a strong impression on the team since arriving at the club this summer.
Rogers finished top of Chelsea’s official App poll for the October Player of the Month award, receiving 36% of the votes. Lavia was second on 30%, followed by Mike Penders with 18%.
Pedro Neto received 9% to finish fourth, while Henderson was fifth with 7%.
