Romeo Lavia Injury: Still not ready

Lavia (strain) is in the process of coming back, coach Enzo Maresca said in the press conference, according to Football London. "Benoit is in the process of coming back, Romeo the same."

Lavia has been dealing with a muscular issue since the Club World Cup and is in the process of returning. His comeback will likely occur by late August or early September. That said, his absence does not impact the starting squad as Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez are the preferred starters in midfield, and with the signing of Dario Essugo and the return from loan of Andrey Santos, Lavia could see less playing time.