Chelsea will face Leeds United on February 10 in the Premier League. The manager updated the media before the match about team news regarding several players. Since taking over, he has had to manage several injury challenges, leading to a reduced squad. One player mentioned is Romeo Lavia, who has been sidelined for almost every game since joining from Southampton and hasn’t played since November due to an ongoing injury.
Liam Rosenior Discusses Romeo Lavia’s Injury Update
The Situation
The midfielder, who was once considered “special” for his skill in handling pressure, was gradually introduced into the season. He appeared briefly in some matches and played 60 minutes in others. By October, he seemed to be approaching full fitness, but that changed quickly. He played only 8 minutes against Qarabag before re-injuring himself while trying to recover the ball.
Since that incident, there have been few updates about his condition, leaving the timeline or details of his injury unclear. He has now missed over 20 matches and spent nearly 100 days recovering.
What Rosenior Had to Say
On the subject of Lavia, Rosenior mentioned that it is positive to have the player back with the team but did not provide a specific timeline for his return, highlighting that they have a “really detailed plan.” This plan seems aimed at helping the player regain full fitness given his injury struggles.
A structured approach could allow Lavia to gradually increase his playing time, preparing him for crucial matches later in the season when his contribution might be most valuable.