Chelsea Midfielder Romeo Lavia will miss the rest of the Season.
Chelsea’s midfield prospect, Romeo Lavia, faces a season-ending blow following a recent setback in his recovery.
The 20-year-old, who sustained a significant thigh injury during his debut against Crystal Palace in December, will play no further part in the current campaign, as confirmed by a club statement.
Signed for a hefty £53 million fee from Southampton, Lavia’s debut was short-lived, managing just 32 minutes before succumbing to injury.
Lavia’s arrival at Chelsea came amidst keen interest from Liverpool, making his debut even more anticipated.
However, fitness woes plagued his start, compounded by a prior ankle injury suffered in September during pre-season preparations.
His history with injuries extends to his time at Southampton, where he missed two months of action due to hamstring issues during their relegation battle last season.
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The news compounds Mauricio Pochettino’s troubles, with Chelsea facing the prospect of up to eight absentees for their upcoming fixture against Burnley.
Players on the injury list ahead of upcoming premier league fixture.
Christopher Nkunku, Reece James, Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana, and Lesley Ugochukwu are all sidelined after lengthy spells out due to injury.
Malo Gusto’s return from international duty with France Under-21s was marred by a virus, though he is expected to regain fitness by Saturday.
Furthermore, Carney Chukwuemeka’s early return from England’s U21s due to a knock further underscores Chelsea’s injury concerns.
As Pochettino navigates the team through this challenging period, the absence of key players like Lavia poses a significant test for the squad’s depth and resilience.
Chelsea will need to rely on their remaining resources to maintain their competitive edge amidst the mounting injury crisis.
