Morgan Rogers scored his third goal in five games, doubling Aston Villa's lead to 2-0 over Chelsea with a precise finish from inside the box. The goal, which came from a position just inside the penalty area, was Rogers' contribution to a match that eventually ended in a draw due to a late VAR controversy, eliciting an x-rated reaction from Chelsea's manager, Mauricio Pochettino. Aston Villa's manager, Unai Emery, praised Rogers' quick adaptation and versatility, noting his effectiveness in multiple midfield positions. Emery also highlighted the team's aspirations for Europa League qualification, acknowledging Chelsea as the initial favorites in the contest.
Unai Emery on Morgan Rogers: "He's helping us more than the expectations we had. His adaptation has ben very quick. His qualities is really necessary to add. He's being competitive in every position - in the No 10 and the No 8." #AVFC
Unai Emery has repeated the point of Villa qualifying for the Europa League this evening and offering a perspective from the "the other team can play well" point of view. "Chelsea were contenders more than us at the start." #AVFC
Every word Mauricio Pochettino said on VAR, Moises Caicedo and Chelsea's Aston Villa comeback 🚨 #CFC | @BobbyVincentFL https://t.co/MSw6O9VhfS
Pochettino's x-rated reaction to late VAR controversy in Chelsea's draw with Aston Villa #cfc https://t.co/uoRQ4fkOWq
MORGAN ROGERS HITS THE COLE PALMER CELE after doubling Aston Villa's lead over Chelsea. 🥶 https://t.co/Zr4AytiSAV
MORGAN ROGERS makes it 2-0 to Aston Villa. The man plucked from England’s second tier justified Unai Emery’s pursuit, scoring his 3rd goal in 5 games. 🎯 https://t.co/6JP1PJqWFp
Morgan Rogers doubles @AVFCOfficial's lead! ⚽️⚽️ He makes space just inside the box and unleashes a pinpoint finish to the near post! #AVLCHE https://t.co/dBmuLNzDIx