Colwill, Chelsea defender, suffers serious injury: ACL and prolonged absence

Levi Colwill, Chelsea Defender, Suffers Injury and Will Be Out for an Extended Period

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill will face a prolonged period of inactivity after undergoing surgery due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The club announced on Thursday that Colwill underwent “successful surgery” after medical evaluations confirmed the need for this intervention.

• The injury occurred during this week’s pre-season training.
• The incident occurred after Chelsea’s victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final three weeks earlier.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed his concern about Colwill’s injury.

Levi Colwill underwent surgery for an ACL injury.Maresca commented in a press conference: “It was in the first session on Monday, in the last minutes. He felt something and, as I said, we need to wait and then we’ll see.”

We don’t know how long he will be out. I spoke with him yesterday and told him that if we achieved what we achieved last year, it is also thanks to him, and he was a key player for us.

Enzo Maresca

Colwill, 22, was a key player for Chelsea last season, participating in 43 matches across all competitions. The London team finished fourth in the Premier League and won the UEFA Conference League, as well as the Club World Cup. Chelsea will begin their Premier League campaign at home against Crystal Palace on August 17. Colwill’s absence could open the door for Jorrel Hato, Chelsea’s new signing from Ajax.