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Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia suffers hamstring injury in pre-season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 5:30 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia suffers hamstring injury in pre-season

Summary

Romeo Lavia of Chelsea missed the pre-season victory over Western Sydney Wanderers due to hamstring discomfort. The midfielder has struggled with injuries since joining from Southampton, with this being another setback as he aims to establish himself in the team. While manager Xabi Alonso stated the injury isn't serious and hopes Lavia will be fit for the upcoming match against Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea may approach his recovery cautiously given his recent history. Prior to the injury, Lavia expressed optimism about Chelsea's preparations under Alonso.

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Status Watch

•Lavia missed the 6-4 win against Western Sydney Wanderers.
•Manager Xabi Alonso downplayed the severity of Lavia's hamstring issue.
•Lavia has made only 21 appearances for Chelsea since joining.
•Chelsea faces Tottenham Hotspur next in pre-season fixtures.
•Club actively pursuing new midfield signings, including Alex Scott.

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5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea star Romeo Lavia suffers yet another injury setback in pre-season

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Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia has suffered another injury setback after missing the pre-season victory over Western Sydney Wanderers because of hamstring discomfort, according to talkSPORT.The Belgia...
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