Premier League: Chelsea problems worsen as more players join Romeo Lavia on injury list

Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea host Burnley at Stamford Bridge this weekend, followed by a huge game against Manchester United,

There is little margin for error as the Blues chase European football, and the injury setbacks must come as a blow to Pochettino.

Lavia out for the season as Chelsea injury list grows

On Wednesday, the club announced that Romeo Lavia, who arrived from Southampton for £58million will miss the remainder of the 2023/24 season with a thigh problem

 The 20-year-old Belgium international has featured just once for the Blues since arriving, playing just 40 minutes in the victory over Crystal Palace in December, 

It's a significant setback for the Blues, as they have been unable to rely on the defensive midfielder for the majority of the season, ever since he turned down Liverpool to join Stamford Bridge.

To further worsen Pochettino's concerns, Trevoh Chalobah, and goalkeeper Robert Sanchez have been added to the Blues' injury list, while there has been no official return date for Christopher Nkunku, and Reece James, who have both missed a bulk of the season with injury.