Chelsea's Lavia Sidelined for a Month with Quad Injury

As of November 11th, 2025, Chelsea midfielder Roméo Lavia is expected to miss at least a month of action due to a quad injury. The 21-year-old Belgian has faced a series of fitness issues since joining the club in 2023, managing to make just 30 appearances across all competitions.

Lavia's latest setback occurred in Chelsea's recent 2-2 draw with Qarabağ, where he was able to play for only over five minutes before being forced off the pitch. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed his disappointment, stating, "It's a shame in this moment because we were trying to minimise minutes for him but even with that, he's injured again."

According to multiple reports, Chelsea will continue to assess Lavia's recovery, with concerns that the young midfielder may be ruled out for even longer than the initial 4-week timeframe. This would see him miss Premier League matches against Burnley, Arsenal, Leeds United, and Bournemouth, with the meeting with Everton on December 13th potentially coming too soon for his return.

Chelsea's midfield depth has been further tested by Moisés Caicedo's various minor fitness issues and Enzo Fernández's ongoing battle with a knee problem. To help cope with Lavia's absence, the versatile Reece James is likely to spend more time in midfield, with Brazil international Andrey Santos as another option.