Yahoo Sports· 2h ago· 1 min read
[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…
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