According to a report by Chelsea Chronicle on Monday November 2, 2026, Romeo Lavia has admitted that Eden Hazard, a former Chelsea forward, is assisting him in continuing his stellar performance this year.

The Belgian midfielder credits his frequent chats with the club legend with giving him the extra push he needs to do Hazard proud.

Chelsea beat Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League thanks to Lavia's sensational performance. One of his best performances since joining the club, according to many. Hazard was at Stamford Bridge to see his countryman play.

Hazard was a major factor in Lavia's decision to join Chelsea from Southampton in the 2023 summer transfer window. They remain in regular contact, indicating that their relationship has persisted.

Lavia expressed his deep admiration for the former Chelsea star in an interview with BBC Sport. Hazard, he said, is a pivotal figure, and the pride he sees in Hazard's eyes serves as further inspiration. He was a welcome sight from the stands, and the midfielder appreciated it.

Chelsea have a lot of offensive talent already, but Xabi Alonso would love to have Hazard on the team. Cole Palmer converted a penalty and Morgan Rogers scored a fantastic solo goal in the match against United. After getting his first start of the season in the Premier League, Estevao Willian also made an impression.

It's not just Lavia's work in possession that has improved. Throughout the course of this campaign, his defensive contribution has grown substantially. He had an increase in his average defensive contributions from 8.83 last season to 14.56 according to FotMob.

The midfielder's tackle and intercept rates have improved since Alonso took over. He improved from last season's 1.91 tackles per 90 minutes to this year's 3.15. He now has 2.91 interceptions, up from 1.19 before.

Additionally, Lavia's top speed has increased from 31.9 km/h last season to 32.7 km/h this season. When Chelsea travel to the Stadium of Light to play Sunderland, they will be hoping he keeps up this level of play.