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Enzo Maresca comments on Romeo Lavia’s injury and its duration!
In a cruel twist of fate for Chelsea and their young midfielder Romeo Lavia, the long-awaited return to the field lasted just five minutes. During matchday four of the UEFA Champions League group stage, Lavia was once again forced to leave due to injury, compounding a deeply frustrating situation for the player and the club.
Before the media before the team’s next game, coach Enzo Maresca, visibly worried, conveyed the collective condolences within the team. He described the recurring problem as "just horrible," acknowledging the team’s deep disappointment in Lavia himself.
🚨⚠️ Maresca: “We don’t have any updates on Roméo Lavia at the moment, so we have to wait a few hours to do all the checks. It’s painful, that’s why we have to do the checks.”
“We tried to minimize his minutes but it still didn’t work… it’s a shame.” pic.twitter.com/3KV4YMdJlH—Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 7, 2025
Maresca revealed the club’s meticulous efforts to safeguard the player, stating, "We’ve been trying to limit his playing time and protect him as much as we can." He expressed the disconcerting nature of the setback, noting that the injury occurred "even in those conditions." While reaffirming the club’s commitment to finding a lasting solution for the midfielder, Maresca confirmed that, for the time being, the medical and technical staff will persist with their current strategy to navigate this challenging period.