According to a report by Football Transfer on Tuesday November 3, 2026, once Romeo Lavia got past his injury woes and started producing consistently outstanding performances, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso thought they finally saw Romeo Lavia's genuine talent.

The Belgian international joined Chelsea from Southampton in July 2023 for €62 million (£51 million), but he has had a very frustrating time since his arrival due to a series of fitness problems.

But the 22-year-old seems to have made a significant improvement this season, finishing both of Manchester United's and Liverpool's full matches while showing signs of increasing self-assurance and physical fitness.

According to Alonso, Lavia is getting stronger both mentally and physically, which means he can handle more playing time. Before putting in another spirited performance against United, the midfielder saw out the full match against Liverpool.

According to Alonso, who spoke through Chelsea's official website, the player's mental state is currently favorable, and he stated: "Sometimes the head is more important than the legs."

Chelsea beat Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League, and Lavia was the most impressive player on the field, with 23 defensive contributions.

The midfielder set up Morgan Rogers for a goal, his second assist of the season, and showed his increasing impact on defense and offense for Chelsea.

The midfielder's recent performances have left Alonso pleased; he spoke highly of his performance against United and emphasized his significance to Chelsea's midfield setup as a whole.

The Spanishman lauded Lavia for his match-long aggressiveness, smart decision-making, ability to link the defense and offense, and effective switch play.

Furthermore, Alonso emphasized that the midfielder has consistently performed at a high level over the past three weeks, stating that his efforts are deserving of considerable praise.

On Sunday, Chelsea will travel to Sunderland in search of another crucial Premier League victory; they will be hoping that Lavia continues his remarkable momentum.

The Blues are in fourth place in the league after three wins in their last four games, while Sunderland are in last place after winning only once in nine matches.