Overview
- Lavia, speaking before Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley, said he would be the first to leave if his belief vanished and added he still expects Chelsea to turn things around.
- He said there is no loss of belief inside the club and called accusations that players downed tools tough to hear.
- Chelsea are ninth in the league, with the FA Cup described as their most likely route into European competition next season.
- Reports say Reece James is ready to start the final, though the club has not confirmed his selection.
- Lavia joined from Southampton in 2023 for a fee reported at up to £58m, and injuries have held him to 43 appearances without completing a full 90 minutes.