Overview
- Lavia pulled up within the opening minutes in Baku and was replaced by Moises Caicedo, who had been earmarked for a rest.
- Maresca said the problem looks like a quadriceps issue and cautioned it is too early to set a recovery timeline.
- The 21-year-old has struggled for availability since his 2023 arrival, making roughly 30 appearances for Chelsea.
- Estevao scored and was named man of the match, extending a strong run that has made him the club’s top scorer this season.
- With midfield options thinning, reports indicate Chelsea may explore January reinforcements as Maresca links the injury load to a compressed schedule after the Club World Cup.