Romeo Lavia
22-Year-Old
Chelsea
Premier
Makes bench Saturday
Lavia (quadriceps) played one half of Friday's U21 game against Leeds United as planned and makes the bench for Saturday's clash against Burnley with the senior team.
ANALYSIS
Lavia is on the verge of logging his first senior minutes since early November after a quad injury kept him sidelined for months. The midfielder took a key step in his comeback by playing a planned half in Friday's U21 matchup against Leeds United, building match fitness, and he now makes the bench for Saturday's clash against the Clarets with the senior squad. He could see some minutes off becnh if called upon during the game and once he will be back to full speed, Lavia is expected to re-enter the rotation and provide added depth in the midfield mix for the Blues.
Lavia is on the verge of logging his first senior minutes since early November after a quad injury kept him sidelined for months. The midfielder took a key step in his comeback by playing a planned half in Friday's U21 matchup against Leeds United, building match fitness, and he now makes the bench for Saturday's clash against the Clarets with the senior squad. He could see some minutes off becnh if called upon during the game and once he will be back to full speed, Lavia is expected to re-enter the rotation and provide added depth in the midfield mix for the Blues.
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Starts in U21 game
Lavia (quadriceps) is in the starting squad for Friday's U21 game against Leeds United, according to Bobby Vincent from Football London.
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Set to feature in U21 game
Lavia (quadriceps) is expected to play for the Under-21 squad Friday while he works on his return from injury, Peter Rutzler of Times Sport reports.
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Back on training pitch
Lavia (quadriceps) is back in training, according to manager Liam Rosenior. "Romeo, we have a really detailed plan for him, and he has been on the training pitch with us in the last two days, which has been great to see."
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Close to return
Lavia (quadriceps) is close to a return, according to manager Liam Rosenior. "Romeo is in a really good place, and we just have to make sure this last stage of his rehab is really, really good."
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Hoping to train fully soon
Lavia (quad) is hoping to train fully in the coming weeks, according to manager Liam Rosenior. "He has to clear a few more hurdles to train fully, but it's great to see him back with the players today. I know his qualities and I know what he can bring if we can keep him fit. I'm very excited to work with him."
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Chelsea doubting over him
Chelsea are ready to make a move for Kobbie Mainoo due to the growing doubts regarding Lavia's fitness, according to Caught Offside.
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Lavia has struggled to stay healthy all season long, and the midfielder might be ready to leave Stamford Bridge in the summer. Lavia could also go out on loan, but a permanent transfer is not out of the question, especially if Chelsea end up signing a replacement like Kobbie Mainoo.
Lavia has struggled to stay healthy all season long, and the midfielder might be ready to leave Stamford Bridge in the summer. Lavia could also go out on loan, but a permanent transfer is not out of the question, especially if Chelsea end up signing a replacement like Kobbie Mainoo.