Chelsea’s midfielder Romeo Lavia, who secured a £58m move from Southampton this summer, is set to remain sidelined until at least next month after encountering setbacks in his recovery from an ankle injury. The talented player, yet to make his debut for Chelsea, suffered ligament damage during training last month, delaying his anticipated debut.
Lavia showed signs of progress by removing his protective boot and engaging in pool rehabilitation, but the road to full fitness still lies ahead. Although an optimistic return in November is considered, Chelsea, under the watchful eye of head coach Mauricio Pochettino, are proceeding cautiously, potentially postponing Lavia’s involvement until early December.
Pochettino indicated that Lavia, a Belgian international, is not yet running and won’t be back in action immediately after the international break. Chelsea, gearing up for a clash with Arsenal, faces additional concerns with Nicolas Jackson’s wrist surgery and injuries to players like Axel Disasi and Cole Palmer, adding complexity to their squad dynamics.
Romeo Lavia’s eagerly awaited debut for Chelsea may have to wait until December, presenting challenges for the team as they navigate through a series of injuries and uncertainties in their upcoming fixtures.
