Romeo Lavia’s Arrival at Chelsea Met with Injury Setbacks, Posing Challenges in Debut Season after Transfer from Southampton
Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia’s debut season in West London has been marred by adversity, culminating in a heartbreaking end as he is set to miss the remainder of the campaign
Signed from Manchester City’s academy in August after Southampton’s relegation, the midfielder faced delays in making his debut due to injury. Despite finally stepping onto the pitch in December, further setbacks ensued.
Reports from TheMirror claims that a recent club statement confirmed the 20year old absence for the rest of the 2023-24 season, citing a significant thigh injury sustained against Crystal Palace.
LAVIA TO MISS EURO 2024
Lavia’s unfortunate setback not only dashes his prospects for the remainder of Chelsea’s season but also likely extinguishes any hopes of representing Belgium at Euro 2024.
Despite making his senior international debut against Germany in March 2023, the 20-year-old midfielder has been unable to add to his lone cap due to ongoing injury woes.
UNFORTUNATE DEBUT SEASON FOR LAVIA
The Belgian’s journey from Southampton to Chelsea began with anticipation, but it quickly faced hurdles.
Despite his £58 million price tag, his debut for the Blues was postponed due to a training injury, with his return to the squad occurring on Christmas Eve.
While he made a brief appearance against Palace, it would be his sole outing for the season.
Despite glimpses of his progress in gym sessions ahead of the Carabao Cup final, manager Mauricio Pochettino’s confirmation of his absence signaled a disappointing delay for eager Chelsea fans awaiting Lavia’s first start.
