Walcott says Chelsea player should've signed with Liverpool instead.

Theo Walcott has recently expressed his thoughts on the career path of his former Southampton teammate, Romeo Lavia. It has been almost a year since the young midfielder made the move to Chelsea for a whopping £58 million, leaving behind the Saints who were facing relegation.

Unfortunately, Lavia's time at Stamford Bridge has been plagued with injuries and he has struggled to make an impact on the pitch. However, with the new season approaching, Lavia is hoping to turn things around and impress under the guidance of Mauricio Pochettino's replacement, Enzo Maresca.

Walcott, on the other hand, remains worried for his ex-teammate and believes that he should have joined Liverpool instead of Chelsea. In an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live, the former England winger expressed his admiration for Lavia's talent and his belief that Liverpool would have been the perfect club for him at the time.

Despite Lavia's potential, Walcott is concerned that he may not get the chance to showcase his skills at Chelsea, especially with the club's tendency to sign numerous players and then send them out on loan to lower league clubs. He fears that Lavia may become just another forgotten player at Chelsea, which is why he thinks Liverpool would have been a better choice for his career.

On the other hand, Lavia's Chelsea teammate Cole Palmer has faith in the young midfielder and believes that he will prove his worth once he is fully fit and back in action. In an interview with SPORTbible, Palmer spoke highly of Lavia's abilities and predicted that he will impress everyone once he starts playing regularly.

Chelsea had a disappointing season last year, finishing sixth in the Premier League and missing out on a spot in the Champions League. However, with Maresca taking over as manager, there is hope for a better season ahead. Their first challenge will be facing defending champions Manchester City on Sunday, as they aim to win their fifth consecutive title.

Despite the challenges and doubts surrounding Lavia's future at Chelsea, there is still hope that he will find success with the club. Only time will tell if Walcott's concerns will come true or if Lavia will prove himself as a valuable member of the Blues' squad.

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