Chelsea verify Levi Colwill underwent surgery following ACL injury

Chelsea have actually confirmed that Levi Colwill has gone through successful surgery after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in pre-season training.The 22-year-old had only just gone back to Cobham to start preparations for the 2025/26 campaign when he sustained the injury during a session earlier this week. “Medical assessments confirmed surgery would be the required course of action,”a declaration from Chelsea said on Thursday.”Levi will now begin his recovery and be supported by the club’s medical department at Cobham throughout his rehab phase.” Colwill was a routine under manager Enzo Maresca last season,

making 43 appearances in all competitions.He likewise took a trip with the team to the United States for the Club World Cup, helping Chelsea claim the title.While Colwill’s injury is a significant blow, Chelsea do not need to enter the marketplace for a replacement.The Blues have already protected the signing of highly-rated Dutch defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax, and boast significant depth in central defence.Tosin Adarabioyo,

Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile and Josh Acheampong are all in contention for beginning roles.Teenage Argentine possibility Aaron Anselmino is another choice.

Chelsea might likewise use Renato Veiga.The Portuguese defender has actually been eyeing a move far from Stamford Bridge due to limited opportunities at left centre-back

. In spite of Colwill’s prolonged spell on the sidelines, Chelsea have enough internal cover and are under no pressure to make another signing.That has never stopped Chelsea from signing players. They were currently stacked when they revealed interest in signing Dean Huijsen before Real Madrid snapped him up.The Blues could yet choose to go into the transfer market.