Jamie Redknapp has been impressed by Romeo Lavia at Chelsea. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp has heaped praise on Chelsea star Romeo Lavia as the 20-year-old continues to impress at Stamford Bridge during the opening phase of the 2024/25 campaign.
The midfielder arrived in west London last summer as the Blues completed a Offer of 58 million euros to bring the youngster from Southampton, however, things have not gone to plan for the Belgian as the Chelsea player spent most of the season on the sidelines through injury.
Lavia played just 32 minutes for the Premier League giants, but that set the midfielder up for a huge comeback this season.
Enzo Maresca has relied on the 20-year-old to accompany Moises Caicedo in his double pivot and the former Southampton star has thrived in the role: which has attracted the attention of Barcelona. The duo have developed into one of the best midfield partnerships in the Premier League in recent weeks and have forced Enzo Fernández to accept a place on the Blues’ bench.
Ahead of Maresca’s side to face Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp heaped praise on Lavia and suggested the Belgian star was a problem for the Gunners.
Chelsea star Romeo Lavia has impressed the Sky Sports pundit
Speaking about Lavia and his partnership with Caicedo, Redknapp claimed the 20-year-old has “done really well” since returning from injury and that there is a “good balance” in Chelsea’s midfield.
“He’s done very well, he’s good with the ball, he’s comfortable,” the expert told a Sky Sports. “It must be a joy to play alongside someone like Caicedo.
“They have good balance, a lot of energy, they win the ball back, it will be difficult to play against.”
The duo are expected to play a key role in Maresca’s plans to stop Arsenal on Sunday as the Blues look for a win over their London rivals.
“He’s really good with the ball”?
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