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Alonso Pushes Lavia Past Mental Block with 90 Minutes
21 Aug
Summary
- Coach intentionally kept Lavia on for 90 minutes to overcome injury fears.
- Lavia experienced a mental block regarding completing full matches.
- The team celebrated Lavia's achievement with pizza after the game.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso made a deliberate decision to ensure Romeo Lavia completed a full 90 minutes during a recent match against AC Milan. This move was specifically aimed at helping Lavia overcome a significant mental block he had developed concerning his history of injuries and completing entire games. Despite the possibility of substituting him, Alonso opted to let Lavia play the full duration.
The coach's strategy focused on the benefit of Lavia experiencing the fatigue of a complete match. Following the game, his teammates acknowledged his accomplishment. The Chelsea squad celebrated Lavia's milestone by ordering a dozen pizzas to the dressing room, signifying their support and recognition of his breakthrough.
