Enzo Maresca ‘very happy’ to unleash Chelsea youngster ‘today’
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Chelsea is getting closer to having a fully fit squad, which has thrilled Enzo Maresca, especially with a specific duo likely to feature once they are ready.
A Solid Setup for Chelsea’s Unbeaten Run
The Blues have found a winning formula, maintaining a four-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League. Next up is a challenging match against Brighton and Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge, where Maresca’s side will face a real test.
After an impressive display against West Ham, it seems Chelsea will stick with the same squad that dismantled the Hammers. Nicolas Jackson, who bagged two goals and an assist in that match at the London Stadium, is expected to keep his spot, even with Christopher Nkunku’s recent hat-trick in midweek.
Enzo Maresca Keen to Unleash Key Pairing
However, there’s a different partnership Maresca is looking forward to using this season. He’s eager to have Romeo Lavia available, especially after a string of injuries sidelined the midfielder.
Lavia is now in contention for the Brighton game, but it’s unclear if he will make an appearance. Maresca commented, “Romeo is available for tomorrow… We have one more session and then we’ll decide. The most important thing is that he’s back.” The midfielder, who signed for £53 million in the summer of 2023, hasn’t yet had the chance to showcase his potential due to recurring injuries.
Maresca’s Vision for Lavia and Caicedo
Maresca is particularly excited about the prospect of fielding Lavia alongside Moises Caicedo. In a press conference (via Daily Mirror), he shared his enthusiasm: “I’m really looking forward to having both Moi and Romeo fully fit because I believe they can offer us a lot when they play together. They’ll certainly compete and thrive side by side.”
Caicedo and Lavia’s Chemistry at Chelsea
Caicedo and Lavia have only had the chance to play together once this season, during Chelsea’s opening day match against Manchester City. Unfortunately, Lavia’s injury saw him miss several key games. The duo did, however, get some minutes together during pre-season and had a brief spell in a game against Crystal Palace last season.
Meanwhile, Enzo Fernandez has faced some criticism, with pundit Danny Murphy suggesting that some fans might prefer Conor Gallagher in his role.
Conclusion
As Chelsea prepares to face Brighton, all eyes are on whether Maresca will unleash this exciting midfield duo of Lavia and Caicedo, a pairing that could significantly boost the team’s performance moving forward.
