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Back-to-back 90 minutes show Romeo Lavia can be relied upon

After a torrid time with injuries, Romeo Lavia looks to be back to his best after playing back-to-back 90 minutes and approaching last season's minutes tally.

By Connor Johnson · The Pride Of London

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Romeo Lavia needs just six more minutes against Sunderland to surpass his Premier League minutes total from last season.
Lavia completed back-to-back 90-minute matches for Chelsea against Liverpool and Manchester United.
Chelsea defeated Manchester United 2-0, with Lavia starting after Jordan Henderson was ruled out due to illness.

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Romeo Lavia is just six minutes away from surpassing his total Premier League minutes from last season after completing consecutive 90-minute appearances for Chelsea. The 22-year-old midfielder played full games against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup and in a 2-0 Premier League victory over Manchester United.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised Lavia's recent form, noting the midfielder stepped into the lineup on short notice after Jordan Henderson fell ill. Lavia had previously been restricted by injuries since his £53 million transfer from Southampton in 2023.

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Back-to-back 90 minutes show Romeo Lavia can be relied upon

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