The Chelsea supervisor has issued an replace on the health of Romeo Lavia after he picked up a thigh harm midweek.
After finishing his high-profile transfer from Southampton in the summertime, Lavia arrived at Stamford Bridge with aspirations of main a brand new younger Chelsea facet.
Sadly, the 19-year-old was instantly struck down by harm as he was pressured to observe half of the season from the bench.
After a prolonged restoration interval, he lastly made his debut with the Blues however suffered a knock late within the recreation in opposition to Crystal Palace.
Mauricio Pochettino revealed that he was ‘anxious’ in regards to the participant’s harm instantly after the sport and has offered one other replace forward of this weekend’s conflict with Luton City.
“I’m a little bit bit anxious.” He mentioned through Soccer.London.
“I don’t know, as a result of for those who have been watching the sport [against Crystal Palace] you can’t recognize I used to be altering the place with Lavia on the finish as a result of he was struggling to run.
“We’ll see what’s going on.”
Chelsea followers will likely be inspired by the return of their different star signing, Christopher Nkunku who has immediately hit the bottom operating on the London membership.
Rob Edwards’s facet received’t roll over for the Blues this Saturday afternoon particularly at Kenilworth Highway as they appear to safe three consecutive victories.