Chelsea’s attacking investment is paying dividends. Shaun Wright-Phillips has declared that Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro constitute the best front three in the Premier League this season, vindicating Xabi Alonso’s approach to the team’s build.
The trio cost Chelsea just over £219 million in accumulated transfer fees and have been extraordinary in the early weeks of the campaign. Between them they have scored eight Premier League goals—80 per cent of Chelsea’s tally so far.
Wright-Phillips praised each player’s unique qualities. He highlighted Palmer’s creativity and ability to express himself, noting Alonso’s experience handling Florian Wirtz suggests he can unlock the best in the Chelsea forward. He emphasised the confidence boost Rogers gains from playing alongside attackers of comparable quality at Stamford Bridge rather than at Aston Villa. He called Joao Pedro “special” and questioned why the Portuguese forward missed the World Cup.
Both Palmer and Joao Pedro withdrew from international duty this break—Palmer with a muscular injury, Joao Pedro with a knee problem—adding intrigue to Alonso’s selection for Bournemouth’s visit on 10 October.
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