Morgan Rogers

[Monty]

I said I think he looks like Kaká, by which I mean he seems to run faster with the ball than most do without it. Plus he seems to know exactly when to change direction to wrongfoot a defender. You feel like he's just getting started, too.

[nick harper]

I said I think he looks like Kaká, by which I mean he seems to run faster with the ball than most do without it. Plus he seems to know exactly when to change direction to wrongfoot a defender. You feel like he's just getting started, too.

Carsley was there and worked with him for the U21s. With Bellingham out, he’s in with a shout to be called up. I thought his close control, strength and running was simply outstanding. He was running away from experienced internationals time and time again.

[chrisw1]

Onana did very well at times. Kosta coming in at 18 showed he's going to have a very decent career. Tielemans warmed into the game. I actually think for a few this week was more use than last to sharpen them up at bit.

But Rogers was sensational, with one caveat. He needs to add end product, quickly

I thought kosta was excellent considering that was his first set of minutes and that he is only 18. He is going to be some player for us i predict. He is bloody quick as well

I thought Kosta looked like a liability.  Yes he’s young, but right now he looks nowhere near PL ready to me.

[AGRIPPA]

The one bright spot from today was his performance, what a player he could be.

That really is a pathetic statement…..

[The Edge]

The one bright spot from today was his performance, what a player he could be.

That really is a pathetic statement…..

I can't understand how any villa fan can come away from that game and be anything but impressed by the way we played. We were sublime at times. A fit and firing Ollie Watkins and we cruise to victory there.

[Brend'Watkins]

Onana did very well at times. Kosta coming in at 18 showed he's going to have a very decent career. Tielemans warmed into the game. I actually think for a few this week was more use than last to sharpen them up at bit.

But Rogers was sensational, with one caveat. He needs to add end product, quickly

I thought kosta was excellent considering that was his first set of minutes and that he is only 18. He is going to be some player for us i predict. He is bloody quick as well

I thought Kosta looked like a liability.  Yes he’s young, but right now he looks nowhere near PL ready to me.

I disagree, I thought he had a very decent game.

[olaftab]

Best player on the pitch yesterday, no ifs no buts.

[chrisw1]

Onana did very well at times. Kosta coming in at 18 showed he's going to have a very decent career. Tielemans warmed into the game. I actually think for a few this week was more use than last to sharpen them up at bit.

But Rogers was sensational, with one caveat. He needs to add end product, quickly

I thought kosta was excellent considering that was his first set of minutes and that he is only 18. He is going to be some player for us i predict. He is bloody quick as well

I thought Kosta looked like a liability.  Yes he’s young, but right now he looks nowhere near PL ready to me.

I disagree, I thought he had a very decent game.

Other than giving it away a few times and looking like a rabbit in headlights on the ball you mean?

[olaftab]

The one bright spot from today was his performance, what a player he could be.

One bright spot, really?

Maybe my wording is clumsy, but based on the levels we are expecting I do not think any other Villa player was close to his performance.

As I said not just Villa players, no one on the pitch. So just think for a minute who was on that pitch and whilst defeat is not acceptable there were plenty of other bright spots in our performance.

[Clampy]

It's interesting that Emery saw something in him but Guardiola didn't.

[OCD]

I said I think he looks like Kaká, by which I mean he seems to run faster with the ball than most do without it. Plus he seems to know exactly when to change direction to wrongfoot a defender. You feel like he's just getting started, too.

This for me is spot on. For as good as he was, I think it's only a glimpse of what he'll become. Add an end product, along with more experience and he's going to develop into a top player.

[Exeter 77]

I've probably said this before but the way Rogers moves with ball reminds me of prime Stan Collymore - can control it with either foot equally well and his physique allows him to protect the ball without being knocked off it. He managed to drag us up the pitch yesterday just by running with ball which is a very potent weapon in what is now called 'transition' or in old money counter-attacking.

[olaftab]

It's interesting that Emery saw something in him but Guardiola didn't.

He probably did as he also did in Cole Palmer but in the end there is only so many nice toys you can play with.

[olaftab]

The next challenge for Morgan will come as teams recognise his awesomeness and start planning to stop him. This will initially nullify him but if he overcomes that he will be well on his way from good to great.

[Ads]

I'm not sure how you stop him. He's that big, quick and strong, he bullied Rice who is one of the best man to man markers going. Absolutely bodied him and that ****** Partey too.

He's an exceptional player.