Enzo Maresca explains Romeo Lavia omission from Chelsea squad to face Wolves

Romeo Lavia was not included in the Chelsea matchday squad to face Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The two sides are squaring off at Molineux on Sunday afternoon but Lavia, 20, despite featuring in both of Chelsea’s first two games, has not been included.

Explaining the defensive midfielder’s absence, Maresca, who spoke to reporters ahead of kick-off, as quoted by The Sun, said: “Romeo has a small hamstring issue but not a huge concern.”

The 20-year-old’s latest injury setback, although not suspected to be serious...