Jamie Gittens’ prospects at Chelsea are darkening fast. The £52m winger, signed last summer, has made just two competitive appearances this season—both brief Carabao Cup cameos—as Morgan Rogers’ sensational form has locked down a starting spot in Xabi Alonso’s attack.
Rogers has scored three Premier League goals and recorded assists in the cup, making an immediate impact after his £117m summer arrival. Alongside Cole Palmer and João Félix, he has transformed Chelsea’s attacking output. Gittens, by contrast, is being starved of minutes.
The problem was already evident in August when Roma wanted to sign Gittens on loan. Chelsea rejected the approach, insisting on a sale rather than a temporary departure. Now, with Gittens consigned to the bench, that decision looks increasingly questionable.
His first season at Stamford Bridge was disappointing; hamstring injuries sidetracked much of his 2025–26 campaign. He arrived for pre-season in good form, but Alonso has shown no inclination to trust him in the league. Unless that changes dramatically, Chelsea may well revisit his future when the transfer window reopens in January.
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