Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca Rules Out January Midfield Signings Despite Romeo Lavia’s Injury
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca remains confident in his squad depth, dismissing the need for new midfield signings despite injuries to key players.
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Enzo Maresca has confirmed Chelsea will not seek additional midfielders in the January transfer window despite Romeo Lavia's ongoing injury struggles. Lavia’s muscular issues have compounded Chelsea’s midfield challenges, with other players potentially leaving on loan. However, Maresca believes the current squad, including Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez, provides adequate cover.
- Lavia’s Injury Woes: Romeo Lavia, signed in 2023 for £53 million, has been sidelined for weeks with a muscular injury and has yet to complete a full 90 minutes this season.
- Loan Departures: Renato Veiga is set to join Juventus on loan, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Cesare Casadei, and Carney Chukwuemeka also linked to exits.
- Squad Confidence: Maresca is satisfied with midfield options, citing Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, and Dewsbury-Hall as capable replacements.
- Wide Players Covered: Chelsea have no plans to pursue Alejandro Garnacho, with Maresca expressing satisfaction with current wingers Pedro Neto, Noni Madueke, Jadon Sancho, and young Tyrique George.
- Injury Return: Fernandez is expected to return for Chelsea’s crucial match against Manchester City after missing the Wolverhampton game.
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