Chelsea Midfielder Romeo Lavia to Miss a Month Due to Injury
Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia is set to be sidelined for at least a month due to a quadriceps injury.
The 21-year-old's tenure at Stamford Bridge has been marred by ongoing fitness issues.
Lavia sustained the injury just four minutes into the 2-2 Champions League draw against Qarabag last week, marking only his fourth start since returning from a prior injury incurred during the Club World Cup.
Since joining Chelsea from Southampton in a £53 million transfer in 2023, after turning down Liverpool, Lavia has faced a series of injuries that have hindered his performance. He has made 29 appearances but has missed 88 matches over two and a half seasons at Chelsea.
Various injuries, including hamstring and thigh issues, have prevented Lavia from completing a full 90 minutes for the club. Chelsea has attempted to manage his workload by limiting his playing time and restricting him to one match per week.
In contrast, captain Reece James is now believed to have overcome the worst of his injury troubles after following a similar management plan.
Lavia is anticipated to miss upcoming matches against Burnley, Barcelona, Arsenal, Leeds, Bournemouth, and Atalanta.
As of now, Chelsea sits third in the Premier League following a 3-0 victory over Wolves on Saturday.
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