Romeo Lavia finally made his Chelsea debut during tonight’s much-needed victory over Crystal Palace.
The Blues secured a narrow 2-1 home win on Wednesday evening against Palace in the Premier League, which is a result that lifts them back into the top half of the table.
Mykhailo Mudryk continued his recent form by scoring the opening goal before Michael Olise’s equaliser. Eventually, Noni Madueke’s spot-kick in the 89th minute earned Mauricio Pochettino’s side all three points at Stamford Bridge.
Romeo Lavia debut performance
Romeo Lavia completed his move from Southampton to Chelsea in the summer, but he’s missed the opening half of the season through injury
Finally, the 19-year-old midfielder got to make his Blues debut in this evening’s victory over Palace.
He entered the action in the 58th minute and had a busy cameo display in the centre of the park.
Chelsea fans react
A selection of Chelsea supporters on social media really liked the individual display from Lavia on debut.
The Belgian defensive midfielder certainly got stuck in and caught the eye alongside Moises Caicedo in midfield.
Here are some Blues fans on X praising Lavia:
One fan said: “Lavia came in very well.”
A second posted: “Lavia debut isn’t going under the radar btw…”
A third said: “Lavia positive debut. Definitely in starting 11 contention if [Moises] Caicedo doesn’t fix up.”
Another claimed: “Lavia looking sharp, let’s see what he has to bring to the team.”
A fifth said: “That Lavia cameo shouldn’t go unnoticed, the pressure instantly dissolved when he moved into midfield.”
Another wrote: “Lavia is so good. Enjoyed his calm display.”
Another said: “Romeo Lavia impressed me tonight. He’s just back from injury but so composed on the ball and keeps things ticking. Bags of potential.”