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**Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia has played down concerns that he picked up an injury whilst playing for his country on Monday evening.**
The Belgian international limped off 10 minutes before the end of the 1-0 defeat to France, but when asked about his fitness after the match, Lavia said it was just cramp:
“It had been a long time since I’d played at such an intensity. It’s a process. From the start, I felt very comfortable; it’s the kind of match everyone loves to play. It’s all coming naturally.”
Lavia is, therefore, likely to be involved in Belgium’s next two fixtures – Turkey and the reverse fixture against France – before returning from international duty.
**Expected Return Date – Saturday 10th October vs Bournemouth (h)**
Jamie Gittens
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The winger sustained an ankle injury when playing for England’s Under 21s against Kazakhstan.
Gittens was pictured on crutches, and he was sent back to his club for treatment following the game.
**Expected Return Date – Unknown**
Mike Penders
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The goalkeeper sustained a quad injury whilst training with Belgium over the weekend.
Penders was not in the matchday squad for the 1-0 defeat to France on Monday night.
**Expected Return Date – Unknown**
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