Chelsea’s Lavia out to ‘change narrative’ after injuries

Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia is determined to "change the narrative" after overcoming a series of injuries that held him back during his time at the club. The 22-year-old Belgian, who is on the verge of surpassing his previous best run of 518 minutes without injury, has been vital to Chelsea's midfield alongside captain Reece James and is likely to start the upcoming match against Brentford if he completes 60 minutes.

Lavia's progress has been the result of hard work, a checklist to ensure optimal condition, and encouragement from manager Xabi Alonso to push his limits. With key players like Moises Caicedo limited in minutes and Enzo Fernandez having left for Manchester City, Lavia's role has become increasingly important. He emphasizes the responsibility and privilege of being on the team, and expressed his joy in scoring his first Chelsea goal in a 4-3 win against Brighton.

Despite Chelsea's recent success, Lavia remains grounded and stresses the need for the team to be realistic about their ambitions while still enjoying the journey.