Morgan Rogers has credited Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso’s pre-match team talks for the team’s impressive approach to starting games with intensity, highlighting the importance of scoring early and putting opponents under immediate pressure.
The Chelsea attacker believes the manager’s ability to motivate the squad before kick-off has played an important role in helping the team begin matches with the right mentality. According to Rogers, Chelsea are determined to take control from the opening minutes rather than allow their opponents to settle into the game.
Rogers explained that the team’s positive starts are closely linked to Alonso’s preparation and the players’ collective desire to establish an early advantage.
He also pointed out that scoring first has proved particularly valuable in Chelsea’s home matches, where early goals have often helped the team build momentum and put themselves in a strong position to secure victories.
For Rogers, this is a positive habit that Chelsea must maintain as the season progresses. Getting ahead early can force opponents to change their plans, create more attacking opportunities and give the Blues greater confidence throughout a match.
Chelsea’s focus will now be on turning this fast-starting approach into a consistent feature of their performances, combining early attacking intent with the discipline required to protect their leads.
With Rogers emphasising the importance of preparation, intensity and taking the initiative, Chelsea will hope to continue making their opening minutes count in the matches ahead.
What do you think, Chelsea fans? Is getting early goals becoming one of Chelsea’s biggest strengths under Xabi Alonso?
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