Romeo Lavia has described the encouragement he received from Eden Hazard after Chelsea's match against Manchester United, as the midfielder works to sustain his return to regular football. Bongda24h reports that Lavia played the full 90 minutes in that game.
A conversation after Manchester United
The Belgian midfielder told the outlet that he speaks with Hazard regularly and felt the former Chelsea player was happy and proud when they met. Lavia said that support gave him motivation to keep working at the club.
The meeting followed a complete match against United. Bongda24h counted nine appearances for Lavia in the season at the time of the interview. That run came after repeated injuries restricted his contribution during his early period at Chelsea.
Fitness remains central to Lavia's progress
Lavia joined Chelsea from Southampton in 2023. According to Bongda24h, the player born in 2004 has gradually gained the trust of coach Xabi Alonso after a difficult spell with injuries. Lavia said staying healthy was important to his ability to help the team.
He also acknowledged that he is still young and has areas to improve through the work carried out during the week. His account presents development as an ongoing process rather than a conclusion drawn from a single match.
Chelsea were fourth in the Premier League with 16 points after nine games when the source was published. Bongda24h listed an away match at Sunderland before the November international break and a home fixture against Leeds afterwards. Lavia's involvement will depend on his fitness and the coach's selection.