Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia is facing another spell on the sidelines after suffering a quad injury that is expected to keep him out for at least a month. The 21-year-old was forced off within the first 10 minutes of the Blues' draw against Qarabag in Azerbaijan last week, marking his seventh appearance of the season.
Lavia has had a challenging time since joining Chelsea from Southampton in August 2023, missing a total of 78 games due to various injuries. This latest setback comes after he recovered from a muscle issue in late September.
If his recovery proceeds as planned, Lavia could return for the home game against Everton on December 13. This means he would miss six matches, including fixtures against Burnley, Barcelona, Arsenal, Leeds United, Bournemouth, and Atalanta.
Head coach Enzo Maresca expressed disappointment, noting that the club had been carefully managing Lavia's playing time to keep him fit. 'It's a shame,' Maresca said. 'We are trying to minimise minutes for him. But even with that, he's injured again. We need to insist until we find the right solution for him.'
