Morgan Rogers made an impactful debut for Chelsea in their 3-2 victory over Fulham on Monday, signaling that there is much more to come from the £117 million signing. Scoring the Blues’ second goal at Craven Cottage, he played a pivotal role alongside Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro, showcasing a promising attacking partnership.

In his first competitive match since England’s World Cup third-place triumph against France, Rogers expressed confidence in his performance, stating, "I still think there are more gears to go... I felt good out there and I enjoyed it."

Xabi Alonso, in his debut as manager, celebrated a winning start, although concerns emerged regarding Chelsea's defensive frailties. The match saw Joao Pedro score just 31 seconds in, but a mistake from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez led to an equalizer from Josh King. Rogers restored the lead before Palmer extended it further, only for another Sanchez error to allow Gonzalo Garcia to score for Fulham.

Rogers noted the competitive spirit of the match, saying, "Fulham is a difficult place to come to... but we had that fight, that grit and I think we were the better team on the night."

The performance reignited discussions about Chelsea’s goalkeeping situation, with pundit Jamie Carragher remarking on Sanchez's reliability, stating, "Chelsea will never win the league with Sanchez in goal. Impossible. It can’t happen."

As Chelsea looks to build on this victory, Rogers’ debut goal serves as a harbinger of potential success under Alonso's leadership.