Why Chelsea must cut their losses on Romeo Lavia this summer | OneFootball

Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia has become a luxury the club can no longer afford to carry, and they must consider cutting their losses this summer.

Once described as ‘one of the best midfielders‘ by former manager Enzo Maresca, Lavia has only shown flashes of his brilliance in a Chelsea shirt.

The Belgian midfielder joined Chelsea for £58 million in 2023, a move that was viewed as another statement signing from a club building for the future.

Lavia joined the Blues as one of the most highly-rated young midfielders in the Premier League. H has failed to live up to expectations.

The harsh reality is that Chelsea now have to be practical about the situation, with Lavia’s recurring injury problems becoming the defining feature of his career.

Unless there’s a dramatic change in the coming weeks, Chelsea would be better off cutting their losses this summer and reinvesting in a midfielder who can actually stay on the pitch.

The Belgian has made just 43 appearances across three seasons. Chelsea have consistently had to manage his minutes carefully whenever he returns from injury.

He rarely completes full matches, and every brief run of fitness seems to be followed by multiple setbacks. But his latest issue should be the final straw.

Lavia was in line to make an appearance in the FA Cup final against Manchester City, but interim manager Calum McFarlane revealed that he picked up another knock in the build-up to the game.

The frustrating part for Chelsea is that Lavia has actually looked impressive whenever he has played.

His composure, tactical awareness and ability to progress possession are at an elite level. There is clearly still a top-level midfielder hidden beneath the injury troubles.

But after three years of recurring problems, moving on may be the best course of action for both parties.