Tag: setbacks

Has Romeo Lavia finally arrived at Chelsea after injury setbacks?
17 September 2026 Off

Has Romeo Lavia finally arrived at Chelsea after injury setbacks?

By Total Football News

With Reece James and Wesley Fofana having come through similar injury setbacks, Lavia is keen to become the latest Chelsea player to rewrite his story.

He has become a regular in Alonso’s midfield alongside captain James, who began his career as a right-back.

Lavia’s importance has only increased, with Moises Caicedo limited to 14 minutes this season and Enzo Fernandez having left for Manchester City in a £125m transfer on

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Romeo Lavia: Chelsea midfielder on dealing with injury setbacks
14 August 2024 Off

Romeo Lavia: Chelsea midfielder on dealing with injury setbacks

By Total Football News

In pre-season, he has been able to show the form that drove Chelsea to sign him from under the noses of Liverpool.

“I heard about Chelsea from a long time ago before that [deal] started,” said Lavia. “It was a no-brainer. The interest from Liverpool was there but in my head I wanted to play for Chelsea.”

Maresca knows Lavia’s pedigree, having worked with him when coaching Manchester City’s elite

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