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Romeo Lavia impresses for Chelsea and Belgium during international break

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Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Romeo Lavia impresses for Chelsea and Belgium during international break

Summary

Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia performed well for Belgium during recent matches against France, earning praise from local media. His increased fitness saw him play significant minutes, including two full games, showcasing his ability to influence matches similarly to Rodri. Belgian pundit Hein Vanhaezebrouck highlighted Lavia's talent and potential as one of the top midfielders if he maintains his fitness. This positive performance comes as Chelsea faces challenges in the squad due to the absence of Moises Caicedo. Lavia's upcoming participation in Saturday's game will be pivotal for Chelsea.

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By the Numbers

•Lavia played four matches for Belgium during the international break.
•He received accolades for his performance against France.
•Pundit Hein Vanhaezebrouck likened him to Rodri in terms of ability.
•Chelsea is currently without Moises Caicedo due to injury.
•Lavia's fitness improvements are seen as a positive for Chelsea's midfield.

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Romeo Lavia is on his best run of fitness since he joined Chelsea, and showed that for Belgium in the international break.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a pre...
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