Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Romeo Lavia is finally ready to feature properly again for Chelsea ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, October 4, 2025. It’s been a long wait for the Belgian midfielder, who has fought through multiple setbacks since arriving in 2023. His cameo against Brighton the other week was a small step, but this weekend feels like a bigger one.
This fixture has its own edge. Last season, Chelsea managed to cause Liverpool more problems than most, and Maresca is not wrong when he says every year feels like a fresh challenge. The Blues drew plenty of positives from Anfield despite not winning, then delivered at Stamford Bridge months later with goals from Enzo Fernández and Cole Palmer. That victory still lingers in fans’ minds.
And now, with fresh faces like young Estevão Willian bedding in, there’s a cautious optimism building. Some supporters are already buzzing about the new arrivals, just as they did when Alejandro Garnacho, who recently expressed his happiness on bright start to Chelsea career, lit up his Chelsea debut, as reported by Softfootball.
But this game won’t be about nostalgia. Chelsea just came off a gritty Champions League win over Benfica, a result that brought mixed emotions among the supporters as reported by Softfootball. Some loved the resilience, others wanted more spark. Liverpool, meanwhile, have stumbled with defeats to Galatasaray in Europe and Crystal Palace in the league. That might look like weakness on paper, but Maresca is not fooled as he knows Arne Slot’s side will push back hard.
A video was posted on Chelsea’s official X account showing the preparatory actions of the goalkeepers.
Watch the video below:
The Italian coach has also warned his young squad about discipline, a lesson Chelsea have had to learn the hard way under pressure. As reported by Softfootball, red cards have cost them in the past, and being smart and disciplined to avoid rash moments is going to be just as important as the tactics. With Lavia fit again, Estevão learning fast, and Stamford Bridge buzzing, Chelsea face another test of patience, control, and belief against the reigning champions.
