Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso believes Romeo Lavia has finally turned a corner at Stamford Bridge following a dominant display in the 2-0 win over Manchester United.
What has changed behind the scenes? Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says Chelsea are finally seeing the best of Romeo Lavia, with the midfielder now in good shape after shaking off the injury problems that have dogged him.
Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia is an amazing footballer but has also shown that he is a true professional. Lavia played arguably his best game in a Chelsea shirt over the weekend after starring in his side’s 2-0 win against Manchester United.
Romeo Lavia has hit top form at Chelsea this season, and Xabi Alonso may have Eden Hazard to thank. The Blues recently beat Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League, with Lavia starring on the day.
We’re now 12 games into the Xabi Alonso era at Chelsea. His record so far as Chelsea manager in 90 mins, is 7 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws (or 4 defeats and 1 draw if you count the penalty shootout as a defeat).
It is tricky to find a Chelsea player who didn’t play well against Man United on Saturday afternoon. Morgan Rogers takes the applause, but it was another who really sparkled at Stamford Bridge.
Cole Palmer is a big fan of one of his Chelsea teammates. Romeo Lavia produced an excellent performance during Saturday's 2-0 victory over Manchester United, helping Chelsea take control of the game after a difficult first half.
Romeo Lavia arguably produced his best performance in a Chelsea shirt since joining the club from Man City back in 2023. His Chelsea stint has often led to fans suggesting he needs a move.
The pressure has been on Mike Penders. Thrown in at the deep end, the Belgian made a horrible mistake against Tottenham, but against Manchester United, he kept a clean sheet.
There were some sensational individual performances for Chelsea on Saturday against Man United. Romeo Lavia was one of those, arguably Chelsea’s best, after coming in for Jordan Henderson.
Cole Palmer has singled out Romeo Lavia for special praise following Chelsea's impressive Premier League victory over Manchester United. The England international believes his midfield team-mate is currently one of the most underrated players in the country after overcoming a string of frustrating injury problems.
Chelsea were able to bounce back from their last Premier League defeat against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend after beating Manchester United on Saturday, and they have Romeo Lavia largely to thank.
Romeo Lavia was very good for Chelsea against Manchester United today, and Xabi Alonso was full of praise at full time. Romeo Lavia hadn’t completed a competitive 90 minutes for Chelsea until this week.
Several Chelsea players delivered excellent performances against Manchester United, including Morgan Rogers, Estevao Willian and Mike Penders. However, Romeo Lavia was a cut above not only his Chelsea teammates but also every Man Utd player.
Chelsea entertained Manchester United at Stamford Bridge earlier today as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Blues made a bright start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.
Jordan Henderson has missed out on today’s squad, and Chelsea reporters at the stadium are telling us why. Chelsea’s team to face Man U is out, and one notable change was the absence of Jordan Henderson from the midfield.
Everyone associated with Chelsea will be heartbroken after another disappointing result. Having lost 2-0 to Tottenham at Stamford Bridge last weekend, the Blues would have greatly benefited from a victory against Liverpool.
Chelsea will be looking for their third consecutive win in the Premier League when they take on Tottenham Hotspur this Saturday. The Blues are in good form right now after defeating Everton 2-0 last weekend.
Chelsea will face off against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium this Saturday as they look to secure all three points on the road in the Premier League.
Romeo Lavia is on his best run of fitness since he joined Chelsea, and showed that for Belgium in the international break. Romeo Lavia was excellent for Belgium in this international break, playing two matches against France from the start and coming on as a sub in two other games.
Morning all, I hope you have had a good start to the new week! Plenty to speak on again today as always, as we look forward to welcoming domestic football back at the weekend.
Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia has built up his fitness and should be ready to play against Bournemouth on Saturday. After a three week international break, starved of football, we’re itching to see Chelsea back in action.