Romeo Lavia urges Chelsea to focus on themselves in FA Cup final

Romeo Lavia has already switched his attention to the FA Cup final after helping Chelsea edge past Leeds United 1-0 to book their place at Wembley.

The midfielder insists the showdown with Manchester City must be approached with total belief and a focus on what Chelsea can control.

“I think in every game it’s all about us, it’s not about the team in front of us. We are going to approach the game the same way we did today, with the right spirit, and anything is possible,” Lavia said, underlining the importance of mentality and unity in the squad.

Chelsea’s season has been turbulent at times, but their cup run has provided renewed optimism and a clear target: lift silverware and secure European football. Lavia’s words reflect a growing sense of identity under Callum McFarlane, with the young core increasingly confident they can compete with the very best.

As the final approaches, the message from the dressing room is simple: respect City, but don’t be overawed, the outcome will depend on how well Chelsea impose their own game on the Wembley stage.