Speaking at his post-match interview after Chelsea defeated Liverpool, Maresca said: “Unfortunately he [Lavia] has been injured for most part of the season.
“You can see that the team with Romeo in is a better team. Hopefully we can now keep him fit until the end [of the season],” he said.
Discussing Lavia, Neville added on Sky Sports: “I like Romeo Lavia a lot.
“He needs to stay fit. I think if he can get a season under his belt, he can be Enzo Maresca’s number one midfield player.
“He is a go-to player and he makes a big difference, they are a better team when he is in there.”
