Chelsea star Romeo Lavia reveals bizarre plan to make Premier League more ‘showbiz' after Club World Cup trip to US
Players are introduced to the crowd individually with razzmatazz ahead of the matches.
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And Chelsea midfielder Lavia, 21, said: 'It's a bit of a showbiz thing, isn't it? I quite like it.
'The only difference is we might get a bit cold because once you're out there, you have to wait for the other players.
'But I enjoyed it. Why not bring it to the Premier League?'
Lavia was taken off at half-time in Chelsea's opening 2-0 Group D win over Los Angeles FC.
Having had his season interrupted by niggling injuries, he sees this tournament as a way to steadily recover full fitness, form and consistency.
He was replaced by Blues vice-captain Enzo Fernandez, who wrapped up the victory with their second goal.
Competition for places is at the heart of what drives the Blues on.
Lavia said: 'It's what is needed for the club, so it's all healthy. We all have great connections.
'It's about doing our best every day and then the manager must decide who he wants to pick.
'It was about managing minutes for me. There's no physical issue.
'The biggest 'credit' a footballer can have is to be available. It's definitely something I'm aware of.
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'I just want to put the injuries behind me and look to the future.'
Chelsea will continue ther pursuit of global domination on Friday when they face Flumengo.
The Brazilians opened up their campiagn on Tuesday by beating ES Tunis 2-0.
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