Lavia will want impact against champions
Chelsea are more fluid when Roméo Lavia is fit. The Belgian is press-resistant, savvy on the ball and positionally disciplined. He is the kind of player who improves those around him and, assuming that he does not have yet another injury setback, is likely to keep his place when Chelsea host Liverpool. Enzo Maresca values Lavia highly and was delighted to have him available to start in
last weekend’s win over Everton. It meant moving Moisés Caicedo to right-back and having the Ecuadorian drift into midfield when Chelsea had possession. The ploy worked well and could continue against
the champions. However, Liverpool may fancy their chances if Luis Díaz can expose Caicedo, who is not a natural defender.
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