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Emery Rejects Fatigue Theory as Rogers’ Form Dips During Aston Villa Goal Drought

Villa visit Sunderland next with scrutiny fixed on his role and output.

Overview

  • Aston Villa are winless and the only Premier League side yet to score after four matches.
  • Morgan Rogers has no goal or assist this season and has been used on the left and as a No.10 rather than on his preferred right flank.
  • Unai Emery dismisses fatigue as the explanation and says Rogers is motivated and “anxious to recover his level.”
  • Reporting cites degraded end-product metrics, including a 35.5% failure to find a teammate and many crosses missing targets.
  • Former England international Matt Le Tissier urges patience with Rogers and argues the slump reflects wider team struggles.