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Alonso praises Lavia's fitness after Chelsea's pre-season win over AC Milan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:25 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Alonso praises Lavia's fitness after Chelsea's pre-season win over AC Milan

Summary

Xabi Alonso expressed satisfaction with Romeo Lavia's fitness following Chelsea's 3-0 victory over AC Milan on August 8, 2026. Lavia completed 90 minutes for the first time since joining Chelsea and overcoming recent hamstring issues. Alonso highlighted the importance of Lavia's performance for his confidence, as the team prepares for their next match against Johor Darul Ta’zim. This victory marks a positive step in Lavia's recovery process.

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•Chelsea wins 3-0 against AC Milan in a pre-season match.
•Romeo Lavia plays a full 90 minutes for the first time with Chelsea.
•Lavia has recently returned from a hamstring injury.
•The team will face Johor Darul Ta’zim in their next match.
•Alonso is pleased with the team's progress during pre-season.

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4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso ‘very happy’ with improving fitness of Chelsea star after pre-season win

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Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso admitted he was “very happy” to see Romeo Lavia complete 90 minutes in a pre-season win over AC Milan.The Blues enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 victory over the Italian side. La...
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