Chelsea do not intend to sign a new defender despite Levi Colwill's ACL injury. The Blues were dealt a major injury blow earlier this week as Colwill sustained an ACL injury during pre-season training and later underwent surgery. The English defender will be sidelined for a significant period of time during the 2025-26 campaign. Yet, the Blues do not have an 'emergency plan' to enter the transfer market.
- Chelsea won't sign Colwill's replacement
- Colwill suffered ACL injury
- Hato joined the Blues earlier this week
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The Blues were rocked by Colwill's anterior cruciate ligament injury just a week before they kick off the 2025-26 campaign. The 22-year-old defender went under the knife and will miss at least the first half of the new season.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
According to , despite Colwill's injury blow, the Blues have no 'emergency plan' to enter the transfer market and sign a replacement for the England international. The club have full faith in the existing roster, which has been further bolstered with the arrival of Jorrel Hato from Ajax for €43m (£37.5m).
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DID YOU KNOW?
Chelsea have been one of the highest spenders in the transfer market as they have invested a lot of money to rebuild their squad and particularly add firepower to their attack with the signings of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro.
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WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?
Enzo Maresca's side will be back in action on Friday as they host Bayer Leverkusen in their first pre-season friendly.
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