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Analysis: Rogers still has more to prove
TL;DR
Morgan Rogers is expected to leave Aston Villa this summer as they may need to sell a star player. His performance in the upcoming World Cup could impact his value and the club's decisions.
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Morgan Rogers is attracting a lot of attention and the growing expectation is he will leave Aston Villa in the summer.
Villa will likely need to sell a star player, regardless of whether they qualify for the Champions League, and Rogers is their best asset - especially with Boubacar Kamara out injured.
An impressive World Cup would also strengthen Villa's hand but the England forward needs to show more of a clinical nature throughout the pitch.
His second-half miss showed a lack of composure which has often hampered him this season, despite having slowly become one of the Premier League's top talents.
He still has 11 goals for club and country this season but none in his past 12 appearances, and if he is to earn a big-money move then he needs to show more consistency to prove he can make the step up.
Rogers is a good player but the lapses in his game mean he is not a great player yet.
At 23, time is very much on his side and the strides he has made under manager Emery in two years have been impressive - and at £16m he has been a bargain since joining from Middlesbrough.
Villa will make a healthy profit on Rogers - but he still has more to prove.
Q&A
Why is Morgan Rogers likely to leave Aston Villa this summer?
Morgan Rogers is expected to leave Aston Villa because the club may need to sell a star player to manage finances, and he is considered their best asset.
How could Morgan Rogers' World Cup performance affect his future?
An impressive World Cup performance could enhance Morgan Rogers' market value and influence Aston Villa's decisions regarding his transfer.
What challenges does Morgan Rogers face to prove himself at Aston Villa?
Morgan Rogers needs to demonstrate a more clinical nature on the pitch to meet the growing expectations and secure his position at Aston Villa.
