Morgan Rogers technical audit: 27% and 48% stats behind Aston Villa performance slump
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Credit: Imago Sun 26 April 2026 10:50, UK Aston Villa were beaten 1-0 at Fulham on Saturday, with Morgan Rogers among the players who failed to leave an impression on the game.The midfielder went close to putting the visitors ahead in the first half, but they were struck cold just before the break by Ryan Sessegnon’s opener.Chances fell to the Villans in the game’s final stages, but they will now go into midweek’s Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest off the back of a defeat.An eight-point gap to Brighton should be enough to secure Champions League football, but Unai Emery would have been frustrated to slip out of the top four. Aston Villa transfer chiefs have made their position on Rogers very clear ahead of this summer, but Saturday’s display has given them something to think about. 🔄 Aston Villa Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom.
VISIT THE VILLA TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Morgan Rogers struggles vs FulhamFootball Insider exclusively revealed last week that Bayern Munich are interested in Rogers ahead of the summer, and the German champions are joined by several sides.The 23-year-old has enjoyed another fine season and is considered among the most exciting young midfielders in Europe.Morgan RogersStats vs Fulham (A)Minutes played90Accurate passes15/29Shots on target0Chances created0Successful dribbles1/3Duels won3/14Fouls committed3The likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City are also expected to compete for the England international’s signature if he becomes available.But Villa have been insistent on keeping hold of Rogers, who signed a contract extension until 2031 earlier this season.Against Fulham, however, he very much struggled to make an impact. Rogers was dispossessed three times, won just 27 per cent of his ground duels, and was beaten in all of his aerial challenges.The former Middlesbrough man is so often the man for Villa, and the extent of his ineffectiveness on Saturday was a surprise.Villa could do away with PSR problemsVilla are unlikely to want to sell Rogers anytime soon.
The 23-year-old is undoubtedly the most important player in Emery’s team and will be central to any drive towards trophies.But if the Villans receive a mega offer in the summer transfer window, the question will have to be discussed among decision-makers.Aston Villa is delighted to announce that Morgan Rogers has signed a new contract with the club.— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) November 10, 2025 View Tweet Villa have struggled massively against the profit and sustainability rules in recent years – a big sale would make those issues go away.The question for transfer chiefs is whether they believe they can replace Rogers, a task that will be easier said than done. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath. Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from Villa Park.