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Former Premier League striker Jay Bothroyd has claimed that Morgan Rogers is already at the level required to start for Arsenal, insisting the midfielder-turned-attacker would \u201cwalk into\u201d Mikel Arteta\u2019s side next season.<\/p>\n
Rogers, currently impressing for Aston Villa, has become one of the Premier League\u2019s standout breakthrough stars, drawing attention from several top clubs. His performances under Unai Emery have sparked widespread praise, but Bothroyd\u2019s comments mark one of the strongest endorsements yet of the 23-year-old\u2019s rapid rise.<\/p>\n
Speaking on his weekly analysis show, Bothroyd argued that Rogers\u2019 dynamic style, technical ability and physical presence already place him among the league\u2019s most complete young attacking midfielders. Bothroyd told Sky Sports: \u2018ARSENAL<\/strong><\/em>\u2026 he walks into Arsenal\u2019s team.<\/p>\n \u2018He plays week in, week out on the left-hand side, we (Arsenal) need a player who can play on the left-hand side, he\u2019s got that in abundance.<\/p>\n \u2018He can do it (play on the left wing), we don\u2019t want another (Gabriel) Martinelli, trust me. I feel like with (Eberechi) Eze, he\u2019s probably Arsenal\u2019s No.10, I would like to see Morgan Rogers playing there and tucking inside, I think he\u2019s a great player.<\/p>\n \u2018When you mention Bayern Munich, I don\u2019t think Bayern Munich is the one. You\u2019ve got Luis Diaz there, he\u2019s playing unbelievably well, then you\u2019ve got (Jamal) Musiala who is coming back, Lennart Karl, who is a fantastic young player, then obviously (Michael) Olise. I don\u2019t think Rogers would fit into that if he wants to play week in, week out. PSG are a similar thing, they\u2019ve got some great attacking players.<\/p>\n \u2018I think the one that stands out is Arsenal. Even Manchester United, maybe, but I feel they\u2019ve got (Matheus) Cunha, (Bryan) Mbeumo, (Bruno) Fernandes will probably play as a No.10 next season higher up when they sign their midfielders.<\/p>\n \u2018I feel like Arsenal is the one where he can say, \u2018I\u2019m going there and I\u2019m going to play week in, week out\u2019.\u2019<\/p>\n Could Rogers really start for Arsenal?<\/strong><\/p>\n Bothroyd\u2019s claim is bold \u2014 and perhaps only partly accurate.<\/p>\n Rogers has the talent, drive and versatility to thrive in a top side. His ball-carrying ability and physicality would add qualities Arsenal lack, particularly when breaking down compact defences. He also fits Arteta\u2019s tactical mould: disciplined, creative and intelligent in transition.<\/p>\n However, breaking into ARSENAL<\/strong><\/em>\u2019s starting XI is no small task. Their attacking midfield and wide roles are highly competitive, with established players delivering consistently. While Rogers could become a valuable rotational piece, walking straight into the XI is far from guaranteed<\/p>\n MORE ARSENAL NEWS AND GOSSIP \u2013 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Latest: Arsenal \u2018will break record\u2019 and hand elite star \u2018substantial wage package\u2019 to complete MEGA signing<\/strong><\/p>\n Most Read:\u00a0Arteta to get his \u00a370M signing: Arsenal IN TALKS to sign target Mikel Really wants!<\/p>\n Must Check Out: \u00a3121.3M valued star \u2018NOT WORTHY\u2019 of \u00a3300k-a-week deal \u2013 Arsenal fans told<\/strong><\/p>\n LOVE ARSENAL? CLICK RIGHT HERE FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS AND GOSSIP<\/strong><\/p>\nLike this:<\/h3>\n