Morgan Rogers has a strong record against Bournemouth, having faced them five times across his career. He has not lost to the Cherries in those meetings, with three wins and two draws. He’s also scored twice and provided an assist in those encounters. Rogers spent part of the 2021-22 season on loan at Bournemouth while at Manchester City, making 17 appearances and scoring once; he now aims to continue his unbeaten run against them.
Chris Sutton has predicted a 3-1 win for Chelsea. In comments highlighted by BBC Sport, Sutton noted Chelsea’s attacking talent while acknowledging defensive issues. He suggested Bournemouth could still trouble Chelsea, but with Cole Palmer set to be rested, Sutton based his forecast on Chelsea’s forward line clicking effectively.
Chelsea’s manager would welcome a clean sheet from Emi Martinez, who recently helped Argentina accrue three clean sheets during the international break. He is pushing to add his first Chelsea shutout since joining the club.
