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A player gives a crucial update following a “little blow,” giving Chelsea an injury boost
Concerns regarding Lavia’s fitness going into the international break were raised after he was substituted out in the last moments of Sunday’s 1-1 draw against the Gunners.
Only last month did Chelsea’s head coach Enzo Maresca acknowledge that he was “afraid” of the 20-year-old midfielder suffering an injury.
Despite having a terrible thigh problem the previous season, Lavia has made a name for himself under Maresca this season by pushing his way into the starting lineup.On international duty with Belgium, Lavia told RTL Info, “I got a little blow.” “We are currently testing to see if it is okay, but I believe it should be fine.”
Football commentators have praised Lavia highly this season, and Tim Sherwood, a former Tottenham player and manager, is a big admirer of the young starlet.
In October, Sherwood declared, “I think Romeo Lavia will be a top-tier, elite midfield player.” “I also think he’s amazing.”
He simply transfers the ball two yards to the right and threads it through the hole to Cole Palmer after glancing to see where he is each time he takes the ball.
“The Chelsea forwards suddenly start moving and he finds a pass, the weight of the pass, and the correct timing of the pass as well.” “Once he gets behind the midfield on his back foot and faces the defenders, it scares them to death.”