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Romeo Lavia provides Chelsea injury update after late Belgium scare against France

Romeo Lavia appeared to be nursing a minor problem towards the end of Belgium's clash against France in the UEFA Nations League on Monday night

By Jake Stokes · Football London

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 9:34 AM

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Romeo Lavia downplayed injury fears after suffering apparent cramps during Belgium's 1-0 loss to France.
The 22-year-old midfielder made his first start for Belgium and completed all 39 of his passes.
Lavia was substituted for Nicolas Raskin in the closing minutes before Michael Olise scored the winner for France.

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Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia downplayed injury concerns after being substituted late in Belgium's 1-0 defeat to France in the UEFA Nations League. The 22-year-old made his first start for Belgium on Monday night at the King Baudouin Stadium, where he completed all 39 passes before being replaced by Nicolas Raskin due to apparent cramps.

Following his substitution, Michael Olise scored the winning goal for Zinedine Zidane's France. Speaking after the match, Lavia clarified that his physical fatigue was simply part of building match intensity under new Belgium manager Mark van Bommel, expressing pride in his display despite the final result.

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