Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia has categorically rejected the rumours of a setback in his recovery from injury. This assertion follows a challenging debut season for the athlete, characterized by multiple injury setbacks.
Lavia, who transferred to Chelsea from Southampton for £53 million in the previous summer, encountered a vexing ankle issue that delayed his first-team appearance until December. Regrettably, a subsequent hamstring injury further sidelined him, resulting in just a solitary appearance throughout the season.
The 20-year-old has diligently devoted himself to rehabilitation in anticipation of being fully fit for the upcoming 2024/25 campaign. He has recently been observed participating in first-team training under the guidance of the new head coach, Enzo Maresca.
Nevertheless, unfounded social media speculations regarding another injury setback for Lavia in a closed-door friendly game surfaced earlier today. The athlete swiftly utilised his social media platform to dismiss these groundless rumours, expressing his frustration with the dissemination of sensationalised news.
In an earlier interview with SPORTbible, Cole Palmer, a fellow teammate, exhibited confidence in Lavia’s potential to make a substantial impact in the Premier League once he surmounts his injury setbacks.
As the new season looms, Lavia is undoubtedly keen to exhibit his skills when Chelsea commence their Premier League campaign against Manchester City. His journey thus far has been beset by injury setbacks, yet he remains resolute in leaving his mark on the field.
Lavia’s professional trajectory has seen him transition from Anderlecht to Manchester City at the age of 16, before permanently transferring to Southampton in 2022.
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