Enzo Maresca has given an update on Romeo Lavia after the midfielder went off injured against Qarabag on Wednesday night.
Lavia lasted just five minutes in the 2-2 draw in Azerbaijan as Chelsea dropped points on a very disappointing night.
The Belgian had got himself back fit again, but after being named in midfield alongside Andrey Santos he suffered another setback.
Enzo Maresca provides Romeo Lavia update
Lavia has been plagued by injury since joining Chelsea in the summer of 2023 from Southampton, and has made just 30 appearances for the club.
The 21-year-old has made seven appearances in all competitions this season, and looked visibly upset as he left the pitch.
His early withdrawal meant there was no rest for Moises Caicedo, who essentially had to play the whole game, but Maresca has provided an update on Lavia.
“Yeah, we feel very ashamed especially for him because he’s not able to be fit for a long, long period,” he told his post match press conference.
“We will see now as it’s too early to understand what kind of injury. Hopefully it’s not a big injury.
“I think it’s a quad injury.”
Lavia has shown the quality he has when he’s on the pitch and is a really important player for Chelsea, but to have made so few appearances is a major concern.
Chelsea well stocked in midfield
With the Belgium international seemingly set for another spell on the sidelines, Chelsea are well stocked in midfield, although those options are dwindling.
Dario Essugo is expected to be out until January, and with no Lavia that now leaves Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez and Santos.
Maresca has used Reece James and Malo Gusto in midfield, and if Lavia is set to for a long spell out, he might have to use one of his right backs in the middle of the park.
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