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Premier League | Gameweek 2
Aug 25, 2024 at 2pm UK
Molineux Stadium
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Chelsea's Romeo Lavia suffers fresh injury setback before dominant Wolves win

Enzo Maresca confirms Romeo Lavia injury setback
© Reuters
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca reveals that midfielder Romeo Lavia was unable to feature against Wolverhampton Wanderers due to an injury issue.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has revealed that Romeo Lavia suffered an injury setback ahead of the 6-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The Blues produced a free-scoring display to claim a commanding victory in Sunday's clash with Gary O'Neil's side at Molineux.

Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer got on the scoresheet in the first half, before Noni Madueke netted a 14-minute hat-trick in the second period.

Portugal international Joao Felix came off the bench to score on his second Chelsea debut, taking the tally to six in the club's first Premier League win of the season.

While the players on the pitch made a positive impact, Lavia was a notable absentee from the matchday squad after featuring in the last two competitive matches.

Enzo Maresca, manager of Chelsea FC, watches the pre match warm up as he takes charge of his first home game for Chelsea on August 11, 2024© Imago

Maresca explains Lavia absence

Speaking ahead of the dominant win, Maresca revealed that the Belgium international was unable to feature due to a minor hamstring issue.

Maresca told reporters: "He has a small problem with his hamstring, an irritation but nothing that is a major problem. It's nothing serious but one that we didn't want to risk."

The midfielder will be hoping to make a swift recovery after experiencing a frustrating start to life as a Chelsea player.

Lavia, who completed a £58m move from Southampton last summer, was restricted to just one appearance in his first season due to persistent injury issues.

Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia in action against Wrexham on July 25, 2024.© Reuters

Who else missed the Wolves win?

In addition to Lavia, Chelsea were also without the services of Reece James for the trip to the Midlands, with the England international currently sidelined with a hamstring issue and through suspension.

The Blues are being cautious with the full-back's recovery, and he is not expected to feature before the upcoming international break.

While Chelsea were contending with a couple of injury absentees, they also left out left-back Ben Chilwell and winger Raheem Sterling for the away clash with Wolves.

Chilwell and Sterling have both been deemed surplus to requirements and could be moved on before the summer transfer deadline.

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