Alonso’s Chelsea tactical blueprint: Rogers and Palmer to anchor inverted number 10 roles
The £117m signing from Aston Villa is expected to operate as an inverted number 10 on the left, complementing Palmer’s in-field role on the right, in a structure designed to counter intense man-to-man pressing.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is expected to utilise Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer together in a 3-2-2-3 or 3-2-5 formation, positioning them as inverted number 10s. The system leverages Rogers' versatility, hold-up play, and ability to thrive against man-to-man pressing, complementing Palmer's in-field strengths. Rogers, who joined from Aston Villa for £117m, shares a close friendship with Palmer and previously won the FA Youth Cup with him at Manchester City.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is expected to utilise Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer together in a 3-2-2-3 or 3-2-5 formation, positioning them as inverted number 10s. The system leverages Rogers' versatility, hold-up play, and ability to thrive against man-to-man pressing, complementing Palmer's in-field strengths. Rogers, who joined from Aston Villa for £117m, shares a close friendship with Palmer and previously won the FA Youth Cup with him at Manchester City.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is expected to utilise Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer together in a 3-2-2-3 or 3-2-5 formation, positioning them as inverted number 10s. The system leverages Rogers' versatility, hold-up play, and ability to thrive against man-to-man pressing, complementing Palmer's in-field strengths. Rogers, who joined from Aston Villa for £117m, shares a close friendship with Palmer and previously won the FA Youth Cup with him at Manchester City.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is expected to utilise Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer together in a 3-2-2-3 or 3-2-5 formation, positioning them as inverted number 10s. The system leverages Rogers' versatility, hold-up play, and ability to thrive against man-to-man pressing, complementing Palmer's in-field strengths. Rogers, who joined from Aston Villa for £117m, shares a close friendship with Palmer and previously won the FA Youth Cup with him at Manchester City.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is expected to utilise Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer together in a 3-2-2-3 or 3-2-5 formation, positioning them as inverted number 10s. The system leverages Rogers' versatility, hold-up play, and ability to thrive against man-to-man pressing, complementing Palmer's in-field strengths. Rogers, who joined from Aston Villa for £117m, shares a close friendship with Palmer and previously won the FA Youth Cup with him at Manchester City.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is expected to utilise Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer together in a 3-2-2-3 or 3-2-5 formation, positioning them as inverted number 10s. The system leverages Rogers' versatility, hold-up play, and ability to thrive against man-to-man pressing, complementing Palmer's in-field strengths. Rogers, who joined from Aston Villa for £117m, shares a close friendship with Palmer and previously won the FA Youth Cup with him at Manchester City.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is expected to utilise Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer together in a 3-2-2-3 or 3-2-5 formation, positioning them as inverted number 10s. The system leverages Rogers' versatility, hold-up play, and ability to thrive against man-to-man pressing, complementing Palmer's in-field strengths. Rogers, who joined from Aston Villa for £117m, shares a close friendship with Palmer and previously won the FA Youth Cup with him at Manchester City.
