Levi Colwill: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Chelsea have lost Levi Colwill for the season and have Wesley Fofana as one of their other key central defensive options. That is not a great position to be in, and all summer they’ve been linked with other defenders, starting with Dean Huijsen before he made his Real Madrid move and going from there.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Sporting News / August 20

Chelsea board back new signing to step up in absence of Levi Colwill

The Chelsea board are backing a new signing to step up in the absence of Levi Colwill, who has suffered an ACL injury.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 19

Athletic: Why Chelsea won’t sign a Colwill replacement despite Maresca’s demands

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Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Sporting News / August 19

Chelsea consider bid for Bundesliga defender as Levi Colwill replacement

Chelsea are considering a bid for a Bundesliga defender as a replacement for Levi Colwill who has suffered an ACL injury.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 17

The Athletic reveal the three reasons Chelsea are unlikely to sign another centre back

Chelsea are unlikely to sign a new centre back before the end of the window, and there are three reasons for that according to The Athletic. The Blues were rocked by the news Levi Colwill would miss the majority of the season with an ACL injury suffered in their first training session back after the Club World Cup.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 15

'Out of pure respect' – John Terry on how he helps Levi Colwill and Reece James

Chelsea legend John Terry has been speaking about how he helps Levi Colwill and Reece James at Chelsea right now. Terry is of course doing some coaching work at Chelsea amongst the youth ranks in the academy, but it doesn’t look like he’s going to become a manager anywhere anytime soon.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 15

Ben Jacobs names surprise player Chelsea rate 'very highly,' club feel he’s 'slipped under the radar'

Chelsea rate Benoit Badiashile very highly and believe he’s a signing that’s slipped under the radar according to Ben Jacobs. Badiashille is expected to return to action in September having picked up an injury in the Club World Cup last 16 tie against Benfica.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / August 13

The Athletic share major update on Chelsea’s plans following Levi Colwill injury

Chelsea won’t be signing a defender to replace Levi Colwill and are happy with the defensive depth at the club according to The Athletic journalist Liam Twomey.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 12

Athletic: Chelsea could change plan over 'impressive… physical' defender

Since the news that Levi Colwill had torn his ACL came out a week ago, there’s been a lot of debate about what Chelsea would and should do. The briefs from the club have been consistent – they’re happy with the defenders they’ve already got, and wouldn’t necessarily be jumping into the market to buy a replacement.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 12

Chelsea had 'recent interest' in experienced Man City group and are likely to sign a defender this window

Chelsea’s summer was all going so smoothly until the injury to Levi Colwill. The centre back has now had surgery and will miss the whole season. That’s thrown things into disarray at the back – he started 35 of 38 Premier League games last season and was set to do the same this time around.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 12

Every player has a problem: Chelsea’s weak position could be exposed this weekend

Chelsea centre back Levi Colwill is out for the season after surgery on his ACL this week. That’s a huge blow for Enzo Maresca. The England player started 35 of 38 games last season.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / August 10

'Chelsea consider' – Romano shares clubs stance on €14m ace, talks set to 'advance'

Chelsea consider Renato Veiga for sale despite Levi Colwill’s injury with talks to advance with several clubs in the next few days according to Fabrizio Romano.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / August 10

Mail Sport name defender Chelsea admire as they weigh up whether to replace Colwill, it’s not Guehi

Chelsea admire Bayer Leverkusen’s left sided defender Piero Hincapie as they weigh up whether to sign a replacement for Levi Colwill according to reports.

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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / August 10

€50m elite defender is available if Chelsea really want to replace Levi Colwill

Chelsea summer was going so smoothly. They had signed good attackers, sold players they wanted to sell for a profit, and filled the hole in the squad at backup left back by signing Jorrel Hato.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / August 9

The Telegraph: Why Chelsea could miss out on crucial signing to rival club

Chelsea are prioritising other targets, leaving Liverpool with a clear run at Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi according to reports. The Blues were rocked by the news Levi Colwill will miss the majority of the season with an ACL injury picked up in training on Monday.

Soccer News / Football Espana / August 9

Exclusive: Chelsea make plans to sign €50m Barcelona star as Levi Colwill replacement

Barcelona are about to lose Inigo Martinez to Al-Nassr, but his exit will not enough for the club to solve their registration problems. As a result, there are chances for another big player to leave before the end of the summer, and as it turns out, it could be another central defender that moves on.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / August 9

'The intention' – Fabrizio Romano shares update on Chelsea’s plan for €40m rated star

Renato Veiga is still expected to leave Chelsea this summer despite the injury to Levi Colwill according to Fabrizio Romano. Chelsea were rocked this week by the news Colwill had suffered an ACL injury and will miss virtually the entire season.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / August 8

Latest: Enzo Maresca confirms signing a new defender is 'a priority' after Colwill injury

Chelsea have just played Bayer Leverkusen in their first preseason friendly at Stamford Bridge, and the Blues were excellent. Estevao Willian scored and shone on his debut, while fellow Brazilian Joao Pedro looked great as he added a second.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 8

Enzo Maresca handed huge boost amid devastating Levi Colwill injury news

Benoit Badiashile is due to return to action at the start of September as he continues his recovery from injury according to reports. Badiashile limped off in the Club World Cup last 16 tie against Benfica, and was seen leaving the stadium in Charlotte on crutches.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 8

'It’s going to be a long road' – Wesley Fofana reacts to Levi Colwill’s horrible injury news

Centre back Wesley Fofana has reacted to the awful news that his defensive partner Levi Colwill will be out injured for the long term. Fofana of course

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 8

Fabrizio Romano reports whether Chelsea will sign new centre back after Levi Colwill injury

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has put out what he knows on whether Chelsea will sign a new centre back this window. Obviously this is because current centre back Levi Colwill has just been confirmed to have had surgery after suffering an ACL injury and will now be out for the long term.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 7

Report claims Chelsea now considering another transfer target after terrible injury news

Chelsea have just put out the devastating news that first choice defender Levi Colwill has had surgery on an ACL injury. Colwill started 35 of 38 Premier League games last season for Enzo Maresca, and was going into this season looking like he had the potential to continue to blossom into one of the league’s best defenders.