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Xabi Alonso praises Romeo Lavia after Chelsea's friendly win over AC Milan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:45 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Xabi Alonso praises Romeo Lavia after Chelsea's friendly win over AC Milan
Summary

Chelsea secured a 3-0 victory against AC Milan in a preseason match in Jakarta on August 8, 2026. Romeo Lavia completed a full 90 minutes, which was noted by manager Xabi Alonso as an important milestone in his recovery. Alonso expressed happiness for Lavia, highlighting that he was tired but enjoyed the experience. This game marked a significant moment for Lavia as he returns to form and fitness after a long period away from competitive football.

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  • •Chelsea defeated AC Milan 3-0 in Jakarta on August 8, 2026
  • •Romeo Lavia completed 90 minutes, a crucial step in his recovery
  • •Manager Xabi Alonso praised Lavia for his performance
  • •Moises Caicedo contributed one goal and one assist in the match
Latest Updates
  • 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Romeo Lavia talks about working with Xabi Alonso and Chelsea’s season ahead
  • 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Xabi Alonso admits Chelsea player was “exhausted” after playing first full game in 2 years
What they're saying
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Romeo Lavia completed 90 minutes against AC Milan today, and Xabi Alonso had some positive words about the Belgian afterwards.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a...

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Romeo Lavia has been speaking to Chelsea’s website about his feelings after completing 90 minutes for the Blues for the first time in 2 years.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more ...

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