Romeo Lavia makes debut for Belgium after three years with Chelsea
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 11:35 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Romeo Lavia earned his first full cap for Belgium during a match against France on September 28, 2026, coming after three years of injury struggles since joining Chelsea. Lavia expressed excitement and adrenaline prior to the match, stating, 'The last three years haven’t been easy.' He was praised by manager Mark van Bommel for his performance in midfield, as Belgium narrowly lost 1-0 to France. Lavia is expected to participate in Belgium's upcoming fixtures during the international break.
- •Lavia started for Belgium against France on September 28, 2026.
- •He has faced three years of injury issues since joining Chelsea.
- •Belgium lost the match 1-0 due to a late goal.
- •Lavia received positive feedback from his coach after the match.
- •Belgium has two more games scheduled during the international break.
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