Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia is facing another significant period on the sidelines, having sustained a quadriceps injury that is expected to keep him out of action for at least a month. This latest setback adds to a challenging tenure for the 21-year-old at Stamford Bridge, where his time with the club has been consistently marred by various fitness problems.

Lavia's struggles with injuries have been a recurring theme since his arrival. The current injury tragically occurred just four minutes into a crucial 2-2 Champions League draw against Qarabag last week. This particular match was only his fourth start for Chelsea since he had recently returned from a previous injury that he picked up during the Club World Cup.

The young midfielder's inability to maintain consistent fitness has undoubtedly hindered his ability to make a sustained impact on the Chelsea squad. Fans and management alike will be hoping for a swift and complete recovery, as Lavia's potential contribution to the team has been frequently interrupted by these unfortunate injury spells.