Levi Colwill
CHEEngland
Left
Feb 26, 2003
23
6'2"
183 lb
CB
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Rested versus Tottenham
Colwill won't play Tuesday against Tottenham because of load management following his recent return from a knee injury, with interim coach Calum McFarlane saying "We had a big game on Saturday, and there are a few lads who are carrying some knocks. There are some lads that we need to manage in terms of their previous injuries".
Analysis: Colwill started in each of the last two games across all competitions, and the midweek contest came too soon for him to make another appearance given that he previously missed several months with a severe injury. While his workload could continue to be managed carefully, he'll aim to be fit in the short term. Wesley Fofana and Jorrel Hato will likely form the center-back pairing, with Trevoh Chalobah sitting on the bench against the Spurs.
Carefully managed by staff
Colwill (knee) is being managed carefully after his return from injury and won't start Tuesday's clash against Tottenham, according to coach Calum McFarlane. "We need to be careful with Levi. He's obviously off the back of a very serious injury and has performed well in those two games. We'll see how he looks today, how he reports, and we'll make a decision on that. It's been great to have him back, great for English football as well. I think we've got a really talented, really high-potential player here. Injuries are a part of it, and he's shown really good mental strength and character to come through that and perform away at Anfield and in an FA Cup final. So we're really, really excited about Levi and he's added a lot to the team, not just on the pitch, but off the pitch as well. It's been a brilliant two games for him, and hopefully, he can finish the season strongly."
Analysis: Colwill has started Chelsea's last two fixtures since returning from his lengthy knee injury, but the club is not prepared to risk him from the beginning against Tottenham given the importance of managing his workload carefully at this stage of his comeback and with the World Cup looming in a few weeks for him with the Three Lions. Tosin Adarabioyo is expected to take his spot in central defense if the late assessment confirms he should be kept on the bench, with Chelsea prioritizing Colwill's long-term availability over any short-term starting role.
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