Chelsea to miss key player for much of next season after ACL surgery

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8 Aug 2025 • 6:07 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has undergone successful surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
  • Colwill sustained the injury during pre-season training at the club's Cobham base this week.
  • The 22-year-old is now set to miss a significant portion of Chelsea's upcoming season.
  • Colwill was a pivotal player last season, scoring the decisive goal that secured Chelsea's Champions League qualification.
  • Manager Enzo Maresca suggested that Chelsea may need to target a potential back-up option for Colwill in the remaining weeks of the transfer window.

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