Chelsea's Colwill Out 6–9 Months With ACL Injury

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill, 22, has undergone successful surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury suffered during his first pre-season training session, and is expected to miss six to nine months. The setback follows a season where Colwill made 35 Premier League starts, contributing to Chelsea's Champions League qualification and trophy wins. Chelsea recently signed Jorrel Hato from Ajax as additional defensive cover, joining Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah, and Josh Acheampong. Head coach Enzo Maresca acknowledged Colwill's vital role in the team's recent successes and said the club will reassess defensive needs. The injury occurred just weeks after the club's Club World Cup triumph, underscoring the challenges of a short offseason. Colwill will rehabilitate with Chelsea's medical staff at Cobham.