BREAKING - Enzo Maresca makes worrying Romeo Lavia injury admission after cruel Chelsea blow

Enzo Maresca has provided an update on Romeo Lavia following Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Qarabag. The 21-year-old midfielder suffered an injury in the opening minutes of the match at the Tofik Bakhramov Stadium on Wednesday night, and he was replaced by Moises Caicedo.

Speaking to reporters in Baku, the Blues boss said: "We feel a shame for him, especially for him. He's not able to be fit for a long, long period. We will see now. It's too early to understand what kind of injury. I think it's his quad."

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