Nigeria, March 27 -- Chelsea Football Club today has provided an update on their midfielder, Romeo Lavia who is set to be sidelined for the rest of the season following a set back in recovery from injury.

"Midfielder Romeo Lavia is to unfortunately miss the remainder of our 2023-24 campaign following a setback in his recovery."

According to the club, his medical assessment has indicated that the Belgium recovery has encountered a huge setback and won't be fit to play anymore this season.

"Recent medical assessments have confirmed that Lavia, who sustained a significant thigh injury against Crystal Palace back in December, will not feature again this season."

The 20 years old joined the Blues from Southampton after rejecting Liverpool ...