Levi Colwill, Chelsea’s defender, is set to miss most of the 2025-26 season after undergoing emergency ACL surgery. The 22-year-old sustained the injury during the team’s first training session of pre-season, just days after rejoining the squad following their Club World Cup triumph.
– *ACL Tear:* Colwill suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his knee, requiring immediate surgical intervention.
– *Surgery:* The surgery was successful, but the recovery time is expected to be around 6-12 months, potentially ruling him out for the entire season ¹ ².
*Impact on Chelsea:*
– *Defensive Options:* Colwill’s absence will likely open the door for other defensive options, including new signing Jorrel Hato, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoît Badiashile, Wesley Fofana, and Trevoh Chalobah.
– *Manager’s Concerns:* Manager Enzo Maresca expressed his disappointment, highlighting Colwill’s importance to the team and the potential need to sign a replacement ¹ ² ³.
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– *Return:* Colwill’s return to action is expected to be around March or April, depending on his rehabilitation progress.
– *World Cup:* The injury also puts his participation in the World Cup with England next summer in doubt ⁴.