US EditionUCL: Romeo Lavia faces lengthy spell out injury – Chelsea manager Maresca
Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia could be sidelined for an extended period due to a quad injury sustained in a Champions League match, continuing his fitness issues since his 2023 transfer.
- On Wednesday, Romeo Lavia limped off within six to eight minutes in Chelsea's Champions League match in Baku, forcing an early exit; Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said Lavia could face a lengthy spell sidelined.
- Chelsea's long-term fitness record for Lavia shows recurring muscular problems since his summer 2023 move from Southampton, limiting him to just 70 appearances in over two seasons, while Maresca planned to manage his minutes carefully.
- In Baku, Chelsea Football Club were held to a 2-2 draw by Qarabag after Estevao gave the hosts the lead after 16 minutes and Alejandro Garnacho later rescued a point.
- Maresca said the exit added another fitness headache for the Chelsea squad, stressing rotation is essential given the summer's Club World Cup impact.
- Maresca stressed the need to manage Lavia minute-by-minute to preserve his career, saying the club must manage him `every minute, every day, every second` and comparing his recovery to Reece James.
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