'Stoicism' – Romeo Lavia posts cryptic Instagram update after being ruled out for season with thigh injury

Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia has posted a encouraging update on social media despite being ruled out for the remainder of the season through injury.

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• Lavia has only played once this season for Chelsea
• Midfielder has struggled with injury
• Offers fresh update on his progress

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Lavia has endured an extremely difficult first season at Chelsea following his big-money summer move from Southampton. The midfielder arrived in a deal worth £53 million ($67m) but has only made one substitute appearance for his new club due to a succession of injuries. He was ruled out for the season back in March after suffering a setback in his recovery from a thigh injury sustained in December.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Chelsea have been plagued by injuries to key players all season with stars such as Wesley Fofana, Reece James and Christopher Nkunku joining Lavia in missing long periods. However, Lavia does appear to be making progress in his rehabilitation, with his latest update on social media showing the midfielder back out on the grass at Cobham.

• WHAT LAVIA POSTED

  Lavia posted the photo along with the message "Stoicism."

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• WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA

  Chelsea finish their season with games against Nottingham Forest, Brighton and Bournemouth. Lavia will not feature in any of those fixtures but will be hoping to regain full fitness in time for the club's pre-season tour of the United States in July.