Enzo Maresca explains why he substituted Romeo Lavia against Tottenham

The head coach of Chelsea Football Club, Enzo Maresca has explained his reason for substituting Romeo Lavia at halftime during the game against Tottenham Hotspur.

Most Chelsea fans were not impressed with the decision of Enzo Maresca to substitute Romeo Lavia who was their best player after the first half.

The Italian was speaking after one of the most entertaining games of the season so far at White Hart Lane on Sunday, December 8, 2024. According to him, the midfielder had a hamstring and the wise decision was to take him out against risking him for the entity of the game.

"Roméo Lavia had a hamstring problem…but now he is okay. We don't want to take risks in December. Sometimes it's better to make changes after 45 minutes rather than lose a player for five or six games."

Chelsea are currently in second place behind league leaders Liverpool with a difference of five points between both clubs. However, Enzo Maresca like every other person associated has ruled out the club's chance of competing in the Premier League title race.

What did Enzo Maresca say about Chelsea's chances of winning the Premier League title?

"Arsenal, City and Liverpool probably don't slide like Marc Cucurella did. To be serious, we are not ready, we are far from these teams. We focus on day-by-day and trying to improve the team."

Chelsea face Brentford next in the Premier League, they will hope they can add another three points to their already accumulated points.

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