There is something of an advantage to not being quite established yet. Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers is experiencing what happens once a player is no longer a rising star. Instead, Rogers has quickly cemented himself as a quality Premier League presence.
This has led to the opposition teeing off on him and actively looking to slow him down specifically.
As shared on X by Sky Sports News, Rogers has acknowledged that it is up to him to further evolve his game. Being someone who is more under the radar can catch others off guard.
Rogers no longer has this luxury, though. Other teams will have studied his tendencies and areas of strength. Being able to anticipate his most frequently used dribbling displays and movements makes it so that the midfielder will have to find a way to use different layers during the match.
This next development will provide an added challenge for Rogers. Based on his latest comments, though, the midfielder appears to not only be aware of what is needed from his end but also of how he can come out ahead and make further strides.
Importance of Aston Villa player
When also considering how the season has started for Villa, it is hard to overlook that the lack of Rogers' productivity to this point is largely linked to the lack of the team's ability to score. Once Rogers gets going and can become more involved in the Villa build-up, it is safe to assume that the goals and consequently, wins will follow.
He knows what Villa need him to do now in order for the club to achieve success. A lot of players would not be as forthright or honest about their current status as players. Hearing this level of analysis from Rogers speaks to the promising future that the midfielder will have at Villa.