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Belgium U21 manager Gil Swarts has cleared up confusion over Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia’s involvement this month.

The 22-year-old has made only one appearance for Belgium U21 in 2022, against Scotland.

The Chelsea player made his senior debut in Belgium’s friendly win over Germany in March 2023. He has not appeared for them since then.

This is mainly because the midfielder has struggled with injuries and fitness since arriving at Stamford Bridge from Southampton in August 2023.

To put this into context, he has played 1,559 minutes from 37 matches, including 503 minutes from 15 matches this season, which includes eight Premier League appearances. His statistics per league game this season are as follows.

Lavia has been fit for over a month and has made seven appearances for Liam Rosenior’s side in March. Last weekend, he started in the Blues’ 3–0 league defeat to Everton and played 57 minutes.

This may have led to suggestions of him returning to the national team or the Swans team for the March international break.

Swarts on Chelsea deal for Lavia

The Club World Cup winners initially stated on their official website that Romeo Lavia had made the Belgium U21 squad before removing it.

On Monday, Sports Witness Covered Claims He rejected calls from Gil Swarts from his country’s media.

Sporza The English club’s official website spoke to Jong Duivels to ask him about the message. Both the Belgian FA and Chelsea, and not Lavia, decided that he would not play for his country this month.

“There was a misunderstanding. He was on initial selection for the first team, and then there was contact between the federation and Chelsea staff,” He said.

“It was asked if he could get minutes for the U21s, but it was decided by mutual consent not to do so. But Romeo never refused his selection.”

march international break fixtures

Belgium U21

• European qualifier vs Austria on 27 March
• Friendly vs Netherlands on 30 March

belgium

• Friendly vs USA on 28 March
• Friendly vs Mexico on 1 April

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Newcastle United goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos is on loan at Sevilla until August 2025.

The German-born Greif international joined the Magpies from Nottingham Forest in July 2024, after making seven appearances at the City Ground. His situation worsened at St James’ Park as he played one match for Newcastle United.

This may have convinced Vlachodimos to leave Eddie Howe for Sevilla. He initially sat on the bench for the La Liga side as manager Matias Almeida favored Arjen Nyland.

The Newcastle United-owned player made his debut at Sevilla on 20 September. Since then, he has played every minute in the league, kept four clean sheets and conceded 33 goals in 22 matches.

on 1st December stopper said He is happy in Spain but declined to discuss his future. Later that month, the 31-year-old gave a hint He could extend his stay at Sevilla beyond this season.

Newcastle United’s future needs to be clarified

The Andalusian club has not agreed a purchase clause with Newcastle United, meaning he will have to return to St James’ Park after this season.

Vlachodimos’ contract at the Tyneside club expires in 2028, but he is unlikely to have a future there after this season. Therefore, he and Newcastle United will have to find a solution in the summer.

The La Liga team will face Real Betis in the derby on Sunday and before this match, abc sevilla There’s a piece on the Magpies man on Wednesday.

The newspaper first focused on his performances and then relayed quotes from two former goalkeepers. Finally, there is a subsection titled: ‘With your future’.

Why is he ready to stay at Sevilla?

Vlachodimos recently posted a video of his children singing the Spanish club anthem. again sevilla shared It is on their official YouTube channel. This is seen as the latest sign of Vlachodimos’ desire to stay ahead of this season.

After disappointing performances at Newcastle United, the goalkeeper is enjoying life both on and off the field. People close to the Greek have informed the newspaper that he is ‘very happy right now’ and is open to extending his stay.

Seville is a great place to live for footballers, and the city is often a lucrative attraction for Los Nerviones and rivals Real Betis.

However, Sevilla is going through serious financial difficulties, making it complicated to convince a Premier League side. They are very difficult to deal with at the best of times, pleading poverty to get lower fees and deals.

Now, those arguments are actually supported by financial irregularities off the field. There is also an ownership battle going on between competing camps and bidders.

So, while Vlachodimos is very pleased, it is unlikely that Newcastle United will be able to get the best financial deal from Sevilla. The goalkeeper has seriously impressed in La Liga, and selling elsewhere in Spain may be the best plan.