Levi Colwill Out Most of 2025/26 With ACL Injury

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during the first pre-season training session after the Club World Cup and has undergone successful surgery. The 22-year-old is expected to miss most of the 2025/26 campaign, creating a major gap in Chelsea's defense and impacting England's national team plans. Manager Enzo Maresca emphasized Colwill's leadership and influence on the squad, while the club debates whether to pursue a replacement, with Marc Guehi among those being monitored. Chelsea has placed trust in current options, including new signing Jorrel Hato, but concerns remain due to Wesley Fofana's injury history. No urgent moves for a new center-back have been made as of yet. Colwill continues his rehabilitation at Chelsea's Cobham facilities.