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Back in training Lavia (hamstring) is back in training ahead of Sunday's match against Arsenal, according to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl. "Romeo is back in training but after a long time out it will t...

Impact Lavia is in training, but there's no reason to think he'll be in the starting XI Sunday after being out close to two months. He'll need to get back his fitness and returning too quickly from a long-term hamstring injury is never a good idea, so there's a chance he doesn't even make an appearance Sunday.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could train next week Lavia (hamstring) "could return to first-team training" next week, according to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.

Impact It's a positive update on Lavia, who is on his original timeline of about six weeks. He could train next week, but that still means he'll miss the next two matches, at a minimum. If all goes well, he'll be in the starting XI at least once before the end of the month.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still weeks from a return Lavia (hamstring) could take "a few more weeks" before he returns to the pitch, according to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.

Impact Lavia has already been out a month, so it's not a positive sign in his recovery. At this point, he's in risk of missing all of October, as once he can return to training, he'll need a week of that so he can build up his fitness. In his absence, Ibrahima Diallo has struggled to keep his role in central midfield for a full 90.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Romeo Lavia smashes in Southampton equalizer v. Chelsea | Premier League

AUGUST 30, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Makes two interceptions in win Lavia registered one shot on target, two tackles (one won), two interceptions, one clearance, one block and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 win at Leicester.

Impact Lavia had a decent all-around performance to help them earn the comeback road win. The midfielder started in all of their three games so far, logging seven interceptions over that span, and is usually a good source of defensive stats. He did receive his first yellow card of the season, though.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Southampton Lavia has signed a five-year contract with Southampton after transferring from Manchester City's academy, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Lavia has two goals and four assists in 34 Premier League 2 appearances to his name after spending the last two seasons with Man City's reserve team. The 18-year-old is now making the step up to Southampton, where he will be a backup in defensive midfield if he doesn't get sent out on-loan for this campaign.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE