Romeo Lavia, a new £58 million acquisition for Chelsea, reportedly just got hurt in practice.
Lavia may be sidelined for some time, according to tweets from Sacha Tavolieri, a journalist for the club’s official website.
Tavolieri continued, “I think it’s safe to say that Lavia has torn a ligament in his leg.” It’s difficult to imagine him returning anytime soon.
Lavia joined Chelsea from Southampton at the end of the January transfer window, however he has yet to make an appearance for the club and hasn’t even been named to their matchday squad. He was only spotted watching the team’s season-opening 0-0 draw at home against West Bromwich Albion.
Lavia reportedly stayed at Stamford Bridge throughout the international break in order to “get up to speed” and be prepared to play for the first team when they returned. Tavolieri confirmed this.
Lavia’s injuries during training
He seems to have experienced a setback in his training, thus it looks that this strategy has taken a step backward.
Tavolieri has reported suffering from an injury, with hints that it might be a muscle rupture.
Romeo Lavia just suffered an injury during today’s Chelsea training session, the man added. Possibly an ankle muscle tear… There will be more.
The three of Lavia, Moises Caicedo, and Enzo Fernandez playing together at some point soon will have delighted fans.
But it appears that the middle will have to wait a while longer.
