Pre-season: ‘I’m very happy with him’ – Alonso congratulates Chelsea star after AC Milan win
Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has congratulated midfielder Romeo Lavia for successfully completing his first full match in over two years. The 22-year-old was among only four Chelsea players who participated for the entire duration of the pre-season friendly against AC Milan, held at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Central Jakarta, Indonesia, on Saturday. Throughout the […] Pre-season: ‘I’m very…
*Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso expressed his satisfaction with midfielder Romeo Lavia following the team's pre-season friendly against AC Milan.*
In the match held at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Central Jakarta, Indonesia, Lavia, who had not played a full game since a friendly against Manchester City on August 4, 2024, was a crucial part of Chelsea's midfield. He, along with Robert Sanchez, Josh Acheampong, and Marco Palestra, completed the entire 90 minutes in the pre-season friendly.
Lavia's contributions were vital as he orchestrated play and disrupted AC Milan’s rhythm. Though he did not score, his impact on the match was significant. Joao Pedro opened the scoring for Chelsea just before halftime, followed by a second goal from the Blues striker, also within the six-yard box, in the second half. The final goal came from Moises Caicedo with a volley.
After the match, Alonso praised Lavia during an interview, saying, "I am very happy with him because he has a break, a block (while gesturing to his head)." Alonso acknowledged Lavia's fatigue but encouraged him to enjoy the full 90 minutes. Alonso believed that Lavia was genuinely happy after finishing the match exhausted.
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