Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia is expected to be sidelined for a minimum of one month due to a quad injury, the club confirmed November 10, 2025. The setback represents a significant blow to manager Mauricio Pochettino‘s plans as the summer signing has struggled for consistent playing time as arriving at Stamford Bridge.
Lavia sustained the injury during international duty with Belgium and underwent assessment upon his return to Chelsea’s training facility. The injury compounds a growing list of absences for the Blues,impacting Pochettino’s midfield options during a crucial period of the Premier League season. The 19-year-old’s recovery timeline will be closely monitored, with a return potentially coinciding with the busy December fixture schedule.
Chelsea acquired Lavia from southampton in August 2025 for a reported fee of £58 million, aiming to bolster their midfield depth. He has made just three Premier League appearances for the club, totaling 83 minutes of play. Pochettino had indicated a desire to integrate Lavia more prominently into the team following the international break, but those plans are now on hold.
The injury further strains Chelsea’s midfield resources, with other players currently unavailable. Pochettino will likely rely on Enzo Fernández, Moises Caicedo, and Conor Gallagher to anchor the midfield in lavia’s absence. The club will provide further updates on Lavia’s progress as his rehabilitation continues.
