Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is optimistic that midfielder Romeo Lavia has improved compared to last season, which was plagued by injuries.
The Belgium international has struggled for form since moving to Stamford Bridge, making just one substitute appearance last season due to ankle and muscle injuries.
This season he has returned to fitness and has played more games, but the Italian boss has not overused him, but Lavia has suffered another เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย injury and will not return after the international break in March.
“It can happen, this is football and they can get injury,” Maresca said. “Unfortunately we have injury players who are the same group that were injury last season. When you have injuries for a long time, the next year you struggle. That’s normal.”
“With Romeo, statistically, he has improved compared to last season in terms of the number of games he has played. Hopefully he can finish the season well at the end and be fitter next season.”
Given the money that Chelsea shelled out on Lavia, there is no prospect of any admirers from afar looking to sign the former Manchester City youngster.
Furthermore, it appears unlikely that Chelsea would consider a loan for the player unless they are without European football in 2025-26.
However, Lavia’s absence is a considerable blow at the present time with Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall the only fit senior options.
While Andrey Santos will be integrate next season after a season on loan at Strasbourg, Maresca will be focus on dealing with the short-term issues in the engine room.