Romeo Lavia aims to change narrative amid injury struggles at Chelsea
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 11:06 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia expresses determination to change the narrative surrounding his career after overcoming a series of injuries. Currently experiencing his longest stretch of fitness while starting all four Premier League matches this season, he looks to complete 60 minutes against Brentford to surpass a previous best of 518 minutes. Despite a challenging journey, including one appearance in his first season and substantial game time missed in subsequent campaigns, Lavia aims to take on more responsibility within the squad as Chelsea seeks to regain competitiveness. Lavia emphasizes enjoying the journey and acknowledges the support he's received from teammates and staff as crucial to his progress.
- •Lavia has started all four Premier League matches this season.
- •He aims to surpass 518 minutes without injury against Brentford.
- •Lavia missed significant playing time in previous seasons due to injuries.
- •Chelsea scored 18 goals across six matches in all competitions.
- •He emphasizes teamwork and overcoming mental challenges.
- 11:06 AMYahoo Sports — How Lavia has avoided becoming risk-averse
- 7:53 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea's Lavia out to 'change narrative' after injuries
- 7:53 AMBBC Sport — Chelsea's Lavia out to 'change narrative' after injuries
"Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia says he is finally reaping the rewards of his hard work, feeling "free" again and determined to "change the narrative" around him. The 22-year-old is on the verge of enjoying his longest spell in the Chelsea side and, if he completes 60 minutes against Brentford on Friday, he will surpass his previous best run of 518 minutes without injury - including pre-season matches. Lavia made just one appearance in his first season at Stamford Bridge because of a serious hamstring injury.
"Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia says he is finally reaping the rewards of his hard work and is determined to "change the narrative" around him.
"Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia says he is finally reaping the rewards of his hard work and is determined to "change the narrative" around him.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 11:06 AMHow Lavia has avoided becoming risk-averse
Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia says he is finally reaping the rewards of his hard work, feeling "free" again and determined to "change the narrative" around him. The 22-year-old is on the verge of enjoying his longest spell in the Chelsea side and, if he completes 60 minutes against Brentford on Friday, he will surpass his previous best run of 518 minutes without injury - including pre-season matches. Lavia made just one appearance in his first season at Stamford Bridge because of a serious hamstring injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 7:53 AMChelsea's Lavia out to 'change narrative' after injuries
Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia says he is finally reaping the rewards of his hard work and is determined to "change the narrative" around him.
- BBC SportSep 17, 2026, 7:53 AMChelsea's Lavia out to 'change narrative' after injuries
Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia says he is finally reaping the rewards of his hard work and is determined to "change the narrative" around him.
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