Chelsea fans were treated to a dominant midfield display in the 3-1 Premier League win over Liverpool, and one name stood out above the rest — Romeo Lavia. After a frustrating, injury-plagued season, the Belgian midfielder finally showed exactly why the Blues fought so hard to bring him to Stamford Bridge.

Lavia, starting in the heart of midfield, was a picture of composure, intelligence, and class. Controlling the tempo of the game with poise and elegance, he gave a glimpse of what Chelsea have been missing all season.

Alan Shearer was among those left impressed by the 20-year-old’s masterclass. “He controlled the midfield superbly against Liverpool and showed his class on the ball,” the Premier League’s all-time leading scorer said. “It makes you wonder where Chelsea would be if the Belgian had been available all season.”

Shearer’s words strike a chord with Chelsea supporters, who have seen their team struggle for consistency throughout the campaign. With Lavia sidelined for the majority of the season due to injury, his absence left a noticeable void in midfield.

Now fit and firing, Lavia has made 15 appearances in all competitions this season, registering one assist. But it’s not just the stats that tell the story — it’s the quality, calmness under pressure, and maturity beyond his years that elevate Chelsea’s midfield when he plays.