What is Rogers' style of play?

[Getty Images] It is difficult to clearly define Morgan Rogers by a fixed position. As with all players, getting the best from them means appreciating the wider role they are capable of. A player's ideal role can also change depending on team-mates around them and the opposition's set-up. Aston Villa manager Unai Emery gave Rogers a major role in the side's recent successes, something that contributed to his hefty transfer fee. Emery's system is built upon defensive solidity, often in a 4-4-2 shape off the ball. Villa often spent long periods without the ball before attacking into large areas of space at pace. This is a style of play that suits Rogers, who combines impressive ball-striking with standout athleticism. Last season, he generally played on the left of a 4-2-3-1, narrowing in from the wing and leaving the left-back to provide the width. From here, he often opted to curl the ball into the far post with his stronger right foot - but he could just as easily drag his shot inside the near post at the last moment. [BBC] Out of possession, Rogers usually defended as a left midfielder in Emery's 4-4-2 - but he is capable of pressing in a front two alongside a traditional number nine. His positional versatility allows him to play as a narrow winger, on both the left and right, before making runs akin to a centre-forward. He consistently injects pace into his team's attack with his direct nature, both with and without the ball. Read the full article here