Many Chelseaplayers have caught eyes with their top class performances this season. Romeo Lavia is certainly one of their better players. He has managed to draw comparison with John Obi Mikel, owing to his gameplay. The 20-year-old midfielder has really impressed with his top-drawer outings this campaign. He was the best player for the Blues in their pre-season. Despite his struggle with injuries, he has managed to perform when it matters for the London side. He almost became an instant starter under Enzo Maresca. Chelsea have no shortage of players when it comes to midfield. Yet, he was able to keep out quality options like Enzo Fernandez on the bench.
Romeo Lavia: John Obi Mikel regen?
The 20-year-old has shown time and time again how good he is on the ball. At the same time, his positioning ability and ball recovery is also top quality. Meanwhile, he is also quite capable of passing with great accuracy. At the same time, he has proven to be press-resistant. To make things better, Romeo Lavia provides some much-needed competition in Chelsea midfield. As a result, players like Enzo Fernandez have begun performing a lot better. Many believe him to be the next John Obi Mikel. The Nigerian enjoyed a vastly successful spell with the Blues. He would go on to win the Premier League, UCL and many more titles with the team.
Injuries are an issue
Injuries are still a big issue when it comes to the 20-year-old star. He would manage to make only 1 appearance in his debut season because of the same. Even now, when on top form, he hasn’t always been available for the Blues. As per yahoosports, Romeo Lavia would endure a hamstring issue during the game against Spurs. If not for his struggle with injuries, he has a potential to be a top top player. But, he will have to overcome this hurdle and maintain optimum fitness levels for the same.
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