Romeo Lavia and Enzo Fernandez could both miss Chelsea’s upcoming match against Wolves due to injuries, adding to the team’s midfield issues. Chelsea’s midfield alternatives are limited as two of their key players are missing.
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This has sparked questions over whether the team will call up Santos, who is thriving while on loan at Strasbourg in France, or Ugochukwu, who is now playing for Southampton.
When asked if Chelsea is thinking about bringing back either player, Maresca didn’t seem to think it was necessary yet. He said: “No, because we don’t know if it’s a problem for them (Romeo Lavia and Enzo Fernandez), just that we don’t know if they will play the next game.”
This answer makes it sound like Chelsea is not planning to recall Ugochukwu or Santos, even though both Fernandez and Lavia might not be ready to play. Many fans believe Chelsea should think about recalling one of these players, especially since Lavia has been injured several times recently. While Lavia is a talented player, his frequent injuries make it hard for Chelsea to rely on him.
Lesley Ugochukwu has had some good moments during his loan at Southampton but hasn’t been consistent. On the other hand, Andrey Santos has been playing very well at Strasbourg, showing why many think he has a bright future at Chelsea. Chelsea might need to bring back one of these midfielders to strengthen the team and give the manager more options.
This would help reduce the pressure on the remaining players and make the team more prepared for the rest of the season. Right now, Maresca doesn’t seem to think a recall is needed, but things could change depending on how serious Fernandez and Lavia’s injuries are. Fans will be watching closely to see what decision the club makes.