Romeo Lavia was excluded from the Chelsea team for the 6-2 victory against Wolves.
Romeo Lavia has shared an enigmatic statement on social media following his exclusion from the Chelsea team that competed against Wolves on Sunday. The Blues emerged victorious with a score of 6-2 at Molineux in a tumultuous event, while the focus before the match was primarily on the absence of the Belgian midfielder.
Lavia commenced the 2-0 loss at home against Manchester City last weekend, but was substituted after 66 minutes.
In addition, he served as a substitute in the Europa Conference League victory against Servette on Thursday. Initially, Chelsea fans interpreted his exclusion by Enzo Maresca as a deliberate decision to remove him from the team.
Nevertheless, the 20-year-old displayed no indications of dissatisfaction when he shared a post on X following the victory. However, his choice of words remained ambiguous, leaving many of his followers uncertain as he did not explicitly reveal the details of the situation.
“Exceptional team performance, deserving of a five-star rating!” He penned. “Let’s continue the momentum.” Postscript: I will return imminently. There is no need for concern; the upcoming season for us, the Blues, is expected to be lengthy and filled with excitement.
He concluded his remark by including a blue heart emoji, indicating his strong support for the Chelsea squad. Furthermore, his post seemed to corroborate claims that Maresca had excluded him from the team owing to a slight hamstring problem.
Ever since joining Stamford Bridge from Southampton for a hefty £53 million transfer fee last summer, Lavia’s tenure has been marred by frequent injuries. In the 2023/24 season, he only played once as a substitute for the team, following two extended periods of absence due to ailments in his ankle and thigh.
However, since Lavia has signed a seven-year contract that extends until 2030, the London club considers him a player with long-term potential. Before today’s pick, he played a crucial role in Maresca’s plans.
In his absence, the Italian managed to achieve his first victory in the Premier League on a highly chaotic afternoon. Chelsea gained an advantage just 98 seconds into the game when Nicolas Jackson scored a goal with his head, but Matheus Cunha equalised soon after.
