Chelsea star out for one month with quad injury

Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia has been ruled out for at least a month after picking up a quad injury against Qarabag in the Champions League last week.

The Belgian has been with the Blues for the past two-and-a-half seasons, but he has made limited appearances due to a long list of injury concerns.

He has suffered yet another setback, and reports claim that the former Southampton man could be ruled out of action until mid-December.

Judging by Lavia's slow recovery in the past, we won't be surprised if the midfielder does not feature for the London giants until the New Year.

Chelsea have had untimely injuries during the first half of the campaign. They are already without Levi Colwill with a serious knee injury.

Cole Palmer has been out with a groin problem for the last few weeks, but he is expected to return to action after the international break.

The Englishman could return against Barcelona or Arsenal.