• Enzo Maresca gives an update on Chelsea’s injured players Ahead of Tottenham Hotspur Clash

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has provided an update on the club’s injury situation ahead of their highly anticipated London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.

Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Maresca confirmed that key attacking players Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, and Noni Madueke are all fit and available for selection.

“Cole Palmer is back, he is okay. Noni Madueke is better. Nico Jackson is better. They are all good.”

However, the Italian manager expressed concerns over Romeo Lavia, who has faced ongoing injury struggles since his arrival at Chelsea.

“He was doing better in terms of progress, but unfortunately, one or two days ago, he had a small problem, so we will see in the next hours.”

Chelsea have endured a difficult run of form since the start of 2024, raising concerns among the club’s supporters. Despite their struggles, Maresca insists that everyone at the club is giving their best this season.

With key players returning, Chelsea fans will hope for a strong performance and maximum points against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.

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Romeo Lavia, devastated by yet another significant injury setback, has conveyed an emotional message to Chelsea fans after being sidelined for the remainder of the season. The 20-year-old midfielder, who joined the club from Southampton for £58 million last summer, has been limited to just one appearance.

In his heartfelt message, Lavia expressed his gratitude to the Chelsea faithful for their unwavering support despite his limited time on the pitch. He acknowledged the challenges he has faced with injuries and vowed to come back stronger, determined to make a meaningful impact for the club in the future.

“Hi Chelsea family. As you may know and despite my countless efforts, I will be missing the remainder of the season,” he wrote on Instagram. “This has been a frustrating season for me, not being able to help my teammates.

“I love this squad, this badge and being on the pitch more than anything. Trust that I have given my all everyday to get back. Thank you for the love, support and critics because they all affect me positively and keep me going.

“Can’t wait to give it back and share many special moments together [blue heart emoji] See you soon.”

 

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Chelsea confirmed that Lavia would be limited to just half-an-hour on the pitch this season in a statement released on Wednesday. “Midfielder Romeo Lavia is to unfortunately miss the remainder of our 2023-24 campaign following a setback in his recovery,” it reads.

“Recent medical assessments have confirmed that Lavia, who sustained a significant thigh injury against Crystal Palace back in December, will not feature again this season.”

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Lavia, who was a £58 million signing in the summer, made his long-awaited debut by playing the final 30 minutes of the victory at Stamford Bridge.

However, the excitement of his debut was dampened as Pochettino revealed that, by the end of the game, Lavia could hardly walk. The midfielder is set to undergo fresh medical checks after experiencing another problem, raising concerns about his fitness and availability for upcoming matches.

“He feels something, some issue,” Pochettino said. “We need to check and hope it’s not [bad].

“I’m a little bit worried. I don’t know, because if you were watching the game [against Crystal Palace] you cannot appreciate I was changing the position with Lavia at the end because he was struggling to run. We will see what is going on.

“Hopefully it is not a big issue and he can play with us again. Important player that will recover and it is going to be a shame if we cannot use him in the next few games.”

In addition to the injury concern for Romeo Lavia, winger Mykhailo Mudryk also underwent a scan after the game, having limped off with 20 minutes to go during Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace. The extent of Mudryk’s injury is yet to be determined.

As Chelsea concludes the year 2023, they are set to face Luton Town at Kenilworth Road. Luton Town, having embraced their role as underdogs, are currently on a two-game winning streak.

The match will be a challenging end to the year for Chelsea, considering the injury concerns and the form of their opponents.

“I think that game against Crystal Palace is a good example that we need to go there, to Luton, and to think it is going to be really tough,” Pochettino said of the upcoming game. “The stadium, the fans, it is a team that loves to fight, loves to work really, really hard.

“It is so difficult if you watch the last few games at their stadium, it’s always tough for all of the opponents. If we want to get a good result, we need to be ready to of course play football, but we need to match their desire, the capacity to fight in every single goal. It’s going to be a good test for us. It’s the challenge to be consistent. For us now, it’s to go there and first of all to fight, be clever, be focused and then try to win the game.”

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Nkunku, who underwent knee surgery after sustaining an injury in pre-season, is back in light training as he approaches his first appearance of the campaign. Chelsea is reportedly hopeful of seeing Nkunku start in the Carabao Cup quarterfinal against Newcastle United on December 19.

This would require a return to action off the bench in the coming weeks, and Pochettino has acknowledged that it could happen in Sunday’s meeting with Brighton.

Asked about both Nkunku and fellow absentee Romeo Lavia, Pochettino told Friday’s press conference: “We need to assess tomorrow and then decide. They are close, but we need tomorrow to make a decision.

“Maybe Lavia is the more difficult [one] but we need to assess Nkunku for tomorrow.”

Reece James, Chelsea’s captain, will most likely not play for the team after receiving two yellow cards against Newcastle United and serving a one-match suspension.

“I think he was a little bit tired in the moment he got the second yellow card,” Pochettino said of James. “Many times he was injured and now, step by step, he is building his fitness.

“He knows he is still far away from his best condition, to complete 90 minutes. He is working really hard and he feels sorry about the situation; it was tough for him and the team.”

Pochettino added, “It’s good when the player is self-critical and feels responsible. He is doing well. It’s a thing that can happen that can be good because you learn for the future.”

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Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that summer addition Romeo Lavia has yet to resume running as he recovers from an ankle ailment.

Lavia, a £58 million summer transfer from Southampton, didn’t make his Chelsea debut until after the international break in September because he wasn’t fully healthy when he arrived at Stamford Bridge.

Lavia was unfortunately forced to return to the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury in practice, and sources stated the 19-year-old could not be able to make his eagerly anticipated debut until beyond this month’s international window. Chelsea will play again on October 21 against Arsenal after taking on Burnley on Saturday.

As Pochettino has stated, Lavia is still a long way from being fit, so it now seems like he will have to wait even longer for his first appearance in a Chelsea jersey.

“I don’t believe [Lavia will be back after the international break],” Pochettino admitted. “I cannot tell you but he is still not running. After the international break he will not be back.”

Lavia’s situation was disappointing, but Pochettino reassured Chelsea supporters that Moises Caicedo, another costly midfielder, should play against Burnley.

In the closing minutes of Chelsea’s victory against Fulham, when Mykhailo Mudryk went down with an injury, Caicedo hobbled out, but Pochettino anticipates both players to contribute against Burnley on Saturday.

“Both in the squad,” Pochettino confirmed. “We will decide whether they are available from the start or not.”

Caicedo struggled at first in Chelsea but rapidly seemed to have settled comfortably, winning Pochettino over in the process.

“Of course, it is about time,” Pochettino said of Chelsea’s record signing. “It is a player you already know from the Premier League but with no pre-season. In a situation where he was not involved for a few months. It is normal he needs time to settle in a new club.

“Even if you are happy and everything is perfect, always it is difficult but the situation that happened in the summer and now it is like pre-season.

“We are happy, we think he was really good against Fulham. Unlucky a little bit because he now needs to go on international duty and play and travel, and it is always difficult to go to South America. It doesn’t help the situation but we need to accept and try to help him in a different way.”

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The 19-year-old signs a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with the original deal worth £53 million plus an additional $5 million.

Following Liverpool’s unsuccessful attempts to sign both Lavia and Caicdeo this summer, Chelsea’s first-choice midfield this season will likely consist of Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, and Lavia, a group that Chelsea supporters have already dubbed the “LFC midfield.”

On completing his move to Chelsea, Lavia said: “I’m really happy join Chelsea and be a part of this exciting project. It’s an amazing football club with a great history and I’m really excited to get started.

“I can’t wait to meet all my new team-mates and build a chemistry together to achieve great things together.”

Chelsea co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley added: “We are very pleased to welcome Romeo to Chelsea. He demonstrated his quality in the Premier League last season at Southampton, showing maturity despite his young age, and is a player we have monitored for some time.

“We believe he is ready to make an impact at Chelsea throughout the current campaign, and in the coming years.”

He broke into Belgium’s first-team setup but was unable to help the Saints stave off relegation. He did not play a minute for them in the Championship ahead of his exit from St Mary’s.

When Chelsea visits London rivals West Ham United on Sunday, Lavia might make his debut.

Welcome to Chelsea, Romeo Lavia! 😁

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 18, 2023

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Romeo Lavia has bid farewell to Southampton fans on social media as he prepares for a move to Chelsea. This summer, there have been widespread rumours linking the 19-year-old midfielder with a transfer to Stamford Bridge, as Mauricio Pochettino seeks to bolster his midfield options.

In a heartfelt open letter posted on Instagram, Lavia expressed his gratitude: “To Saints Fans, as I say my goodbyes, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for everything you’ve given me during my time here.

“I’ve felt your love from day one, even though we didn’t achieve all our shared goals. I will never forget the belief the club and Saints supporters worldwide had in me, and I hope I was able to repay the trust you placed in me.

“I want to offer a special thanks to all my teammates and every staff member at the club, whether they were closely involved or not. From the day I arrived at Staplewood Campus, your support, daily efforts, and the help behind the scenes have made me a better person, athlete, and football player.

“You have all played a significant role in making my transition into professional football smoother. I will forever be grateful to all of you. That’s why this club will always hold a special place in my heart.

“I wish the club the best of luck this season, and I eagerly anticipate seeing Southampton return to the Premier League where it rightfully belongs very soon! Thank you, Saints. Roméo.”

 

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Reports suggest that Chelsea and Southampton have reached an agreement for the transfer of Lavia for a fee of £58 million.

This move comes after Southampton had previously accepted a higher offer from Liverpool for the talented young midfielder. However, Lavia, who is a former Brighton player, expressed his strong desire to join Chelsea, prompting Liverpool to shift their attention elsewhere. Following careful consideration, the Belgian international informed Liverpool on Monday afternoon that he also favored a transfer to Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea has confirmed that Moises Caicedo will wear the team’s No. 25 jersey.

The last occupant, the legendary Gianfranco Zola, gave the number special meaning at Stamford Bridge.

No one has taken the shirt despite a wide variety of high-profile deals since the Italian left West London in 2003, despite the fact that it was the one Caicedo wore for Brighton.

The 21-year-old contacted Zola to ask permission to the shirt, to which the former Chelsea star responded: “Thank you for the message, Moises. I hope it will bring to you as many pleasures as it brought to me. Good luck.”

From Gianfranco to Moises. A special handover. 🤝 https://t.co/DO1d9yHnEC pic.twitter.com/wsYFFMoMIe

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 16, 2023

Caicedo will now be the first to wear it since Zola after completing a £115m move to Chelsea earlier this week.

Romeo Lavia, a Belgian international, as well as the Ecuadorian international, are both expected to make their debuts against West Ham on Sunday.

The Southampton midfielder is set for a medical at Cobham after the clubs agreed a fee worth in the region of £58m for the former Manchester City youngster.

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