A new Belgian nugget is hatching in the Premier League. For his third game with the pros, Roméo Lavia made a marked entry into the Premier League this weekend.
This name may not mean anything to you, but no doubt you will hear a lot about it in the coming weeks. After having only had two professional meetings in the Manchester City jersey, each time in the cup, Romeo Lavia discovered the joys of the Premier League this weekend where he rather impressed.
Transferred to Southampton for just over €12m, the young 18-year-old player was directly appointed by his coach Ralph Hasenhuttl. Test totally successful by the midfielder who played the entire meeting. For a first experience, Lavia had to rub shoulders with Tottenham, enough to put him fully in the bath.
Not at all caught up in the game, the player impressed with his composure and a game intelligence rare at his age, as the Daily Echo. “Lavia’s passing game was a real beauty. But there was still much more to his performance. Discipline to stay in front of the defence, some nice touches to dribble past opponents, crucial tackles and interceptions and above all a calmness that defied his age and experience.”explained the English newspaper.
With a success rate of 96% in his passes, the waste was not at all present in his game. Lavia did not hide at all by playing small arms. On the contrary. Author of several long, well-felt balls, the midfielder showed the full extent of his palette, both offensively and defensively. Strong in duels and in the recovery of several dangerous balls, Lavia showed unfailing combativeness and knew how to cause a fault when he was in difficulty.
After discovering the Imps last June, Lavia could quickly become an important pawn of the team of Jacky Mathijssen. Before more? It is obviously too early to speak of a selection with the A’s but it is certain that Robert Martinez will keep a watchful eye on St Mary’s Stadium this season.
