Lavia's first full game in two years earns Alonso praise

After over two years, Romeo Lavia finally completed a full match, and Xabi Alonso took notice.

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What happened. Romeo Lavia played his first full game in over two years as Chelsea beat AC Milan 3-0 in a pre-season friendly.

• Lavia was one of only four Chelsea players to play the entire match.
• Joao Pedro scored twice, with Caicedo adding a third from outside the box.
• Xabi Alonso congratulated Lavia for overcoming a mental block.

“I congratulated him for completing his first full game.”

— Xabi Alonso

Lavia's fitness milestone suggests he could play a bigger role for Chelsea this season.

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