Softfootball understands that Chelsea have received a timely boost after Romeo Lavia returned to the training pitch, with head coach Liam Rosenior confirming the midfielder has resumed partial sessions as part of a closely monitored rehabilitation programme, as reported by Fabrizio Romano via his official X account.
He posted:
Liam Rosenior: Romeo Lavia is back in training with us, great to see him. We have a really detailed plan for him so that when he’s back, he’s back for good.
Lavia has been working individually and completing controlled drills at Cobham, with the club taking a measured, structured approach to avoid any further setbacks. Rosenior stressed that there is no intention to rush the Belgian back into competitive action, underlining that sustainability, not speed, is the priority.
The midfielder has been out since early November 2025, when he sustained a quad injury during Chelsea’s Champions League 2-2 draw against Qarabag. Initial estimates suggested a short-term absence, but complications extended his recovery well beyond the original timeframe, forcing both player and club to remain patient.
Despite repeated injury setbacks, Rosenior remains confident about Lavia’s ceiling, describing him as an outstanding talent with the potential to become world-class.
He praised the midfielder’s mentality and the progress shown in recent sessions, noting that he is looking sharp and increasingly comfortable on the grass again.
A few hurdles still remain before Lavia rejoins full squad training, but the signs are encouraging. Since his move from Southampton in 2023, he has managed just 30 appearances across two and a half seasons, with fitness issues limiting his consistency.
Still, Chelsea, who recently defeated Wolves 3-1 in the Premier League, view him as a key part of their future midfield plans. And slowly, step by step, that future is starting to look closer.
