Chelsea won against Manchester United last weekend. Roméo Lavia and Moises Caicedo once again shone.
After a series of injuries, Roméo Lavia has, for the first time since his arrival at Chelsea more than a year ago, started three games in a row in the Premier League. His collaboration with Moises Caicedo, whom Brighton had rented for six months at Beerschot before selling him for 116 million to the Blues, led to great alchemy.
In the match against Manchester United, Lavia not only helped his team defensively, but also allowed Caicedo to take more risks offensively. He was the perfect partner for his partner, with a nice balance between temporization and forward projection.
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This allowed Caicedo to shine, and even to equalize after Bruno Fernandes opened the score. The coach Enzo Marescawho had previously had Lavia under his management when he was in charge of Manchester City’s youth side, adapted his formula to exploit Lavia’s strengths.
This pushed the Italian to place Enzo Fernandez, his captain at the start of the season, on the bench. The Argentine world champion, who is under contract in London until 2032, did not start any of the first three Premier League matches. Maresca recognizes the value of Lavia and Caicedo, emphasizing that their physical qualities are the reason for this strategic choice.
With his continued progress and impressive performances in the Premier League, it would be surprising not to see Roméo Lavia back at work with the Red Devils in the near future.
