In the friendly against Juventus, Chelsea’s attacking patterns were disrupted by an uneven pitch, and the team created few clear chances on goal. Jamie Gittens started on the left side of the attack, as the club waits for Rogers and the rest of the World Cup semi-finalists to rejoin the group.
Rogers has been pictured on Instagram undertaking isolated training, working with Belgrave Coaching in Marbella. He shared clips of fitness work and finishing drills from the left flank, demonstrating the early steps in his adaptation to the club’s style and expectations.
Alonso is expected to evaluate his new signing in person as the squad plans to center its build around Rogers and his close ally, Cole Palmer. The manager has indicated that Rogers will be ready to start on the opening day of the season, even though his pre-season preparations alongside the main group are limited. If Rogers does feature, he would likely replace Gittens in the lineup, continuing to push the competition for places given his strong performance during the tour so far.
There is rising interest in winger Mykhailo Mudryk, who appeared for Chelsea for the first time in nearly two years during the Juventus friendly. Several Premier League clubs have watched his situation closely, with Coventry City among the teams showing interest.
Chelsea fans are expected to get their first extended look at Rogers in a competitive setting when the team hosts Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on August 15.
