Sam Rogers
CHI
Center Back
Ball-Playing Center Back
May 17, 1999 (27)
Right
6'4"
190 lb
Absent from training Thursday
Rogers was not present for Chicago training session Thursday, according to Alex Calabrese of Men In Red.
Analysis: Rogers' continued absence from training is another negative sign for his availability after he also missed the club's session Tuesday. The defender has been managing a lower-body issue, and his status for Chicago's next match remains uncertain, but based on his lack of participation in training, he might not be ready to play this weekend.
Remains absent from training
Rogers was not present for Chicago Fire's training session Tuesday, according to Alex Calabrese of Men In Red.
Analysis: Rogers' continued absence suggests the defender is still working back from the lower-body issue that has limited him recently. His training status will remain a key marker for his availability moving forward.
Misses Tuesday training
Rogers was not present at Tuesday's training session, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports Net.
Analysis: Rogers' absence suggests he may still be managing the lower-body issue that has kept him off games in recent weeks. His training participation in the coming days will remain a key indicator of his availability moving forward.
Questionable Saturday
Rogers is questionable for the time being due to a lower body injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Rogers is a rotational center-back option for Chicago whose possible absence adds another uncertain item to a club availability picture that has been complicated throughout the season. Depending on his progress, he could be in contention in the next few weeks but might be limited to bench duty in the short term. Both Jack Elliott and Mbekezeli Mbokazi should retain starting jobs for as long as Rogers is sidelined.
Available on bench
Rogers was included in the squad as a bench option for Wednesday's 3-1 victory against D.C. United but did not feature, marking his return to the matchday squad after missing around two months with a lower body injury.
Analysis: Rogers had been working his way back through training sessions in recent weeks, and his inclusion in the squad is a positive step in his reintegration. The club will continue to build his fitness through further bench appearances before considering any expanded role as the MLS season progresses.
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