Chelsea with a famous midfielder in Belgian football: despite being a world champion, Enzo Fernandez is paying the price

After a series of injuries, Romeo Labia a, for the first time since he came in Chelsea More than a year ago, three games in a row began Premier League. His collaboration with Moises Caicedo, who rented Brighton for six months at Beer shot before being sold for 116 million to the Blues, leading to great alchemy.

In the game against Manchester United, Lavia not only helped his team defensively, but also allowed Caicedo to take more risks offensively. He was the perfect partner for his partner, with a good balance between temporization and forward projection.

A luxury problem for Chelsea

This allowed Caicedo to shine, and even equalize after Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring. The coach Enzo Marescawho previously had Lavia under his management when he was in charge of Manchester City’s youth team, has changed his formula to take advantage of Lavia’s strengths.

This pushed the Italian to bench Enzo Fernandez, his captain at the start of the season. The Argentine world champion, who is under contract in London until 2032, did not start any of the first three Premier League games. Maresca recognizes the value of Lavia and Caicedo, stressing that their physical characteristics are the reason for this strategic choice.

With his continued progress and impressive performances in the Premier League, it would be surprising not to see Roméo Lavia back in action with the team. Red Devils in the future.