Romeo Lavia expressed his deep disappointment after facing an injury setback that prematurely ended his debut season with Chelsea. Despite his £53 million signing in the summer, the 20-year-old midfielder’s time on the pitch was limited to a mere 32 minutes before a thigh injury sidelined him for the rest of the season.
In response to Chelsea confirming the diagnosis, Lavia took to social media to share his sentiments. He expressed his frustration at not being able to continue the season despite his dedicated efforts. Lavia emphasized his profound disappointment in not being able to support his teammates on the field, highlighting the significance of being part of the squad and wearing the Chelsea badge.
Acknowledging the support he received from fans, Lavia thanked them for their love, encouragement, and even criticism, as they all played a role in motivating him during this challenging period. He reassured them that he gave his best effort every day to return to full fitness and promised to make many more memorable moments with them in the future.
Lavia’s debut season at Chelsea was marred by fitness struggles, starting with difficulties in achieving match fitness after his transfer from Southampton. Despite making a comeback against Crystal Palace in December, his playing time was short-lived as he suffered another injury, this time to his thigh. This unfortunate turn of events added him to the growing list of injured players that Chelsea and manager Mauricio Pochettino had to contend with throughout the season.
