"Romeo Lavia is doing very well and he's ready to go [from the start]. I'm delighted for him and he will definitely play a part tomorrow. He will play a big part for the rest of the season and his attributes will help us."
"When he gets his opportunity, I expect him to take it, as I do with all the players. He will get his opportunities in big games."
Chelsea faces Wrexham in an FA Cup fifth-round match on Saturday evening. Romeo Lavia, sidelined for nearly four months with a quad injury sustained in November, has recovered and is set to start after appearing as a substitute against Arsenal and Aston Villa without complications. Manager Liam Rosenior expressed confidence in Lavia's readiness and his importance to the team's remaining season. Estevao Willian and Jamie Gittens remain unavailable due to hamstring injuries but are expected to return to training next week. Liam Delap leads the attack with Joao Pedro rested ahead of Chelsea's midweek Champions League fixture against Paris Saint-Germain. Pedro Neto returns from suspension to provide additional attacking options.
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