Following the long-term injury to young defender Levi Colwill, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed the club’s intention to enter the transfer market for a new centre-back.
Colwill, 22, reportedly tore his ACL just days into pre-season training, an injury that is expected to keep him sidelined for the majority of the 2025-26 campaign.
Despite Maresca having several defensive options, including Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, and Josh Acheampong, the manager has made it clear that reinforcements are a priority.
Speaking after the team’s 2-0 pre-season victory over Bayer Leverkusen, Maresca stated: “It’s a priority for me to get a new centre back. We will see if we go for it.â€
The news comes as Chelsea prepare for the start of their Premier League season, which kicks off against Crystal Palace on Sunday, August 17th.
