London, Aug 8 (AP) Chelsea's defender Levi Colwill faces the possibility of missing a significant part of the upcoming season due to a torn ACL, necessitating surgical intervention.
The 22-year-old center-back, integral to Enzo Maresca's squad throughout last season, suffered the knee injury earlier this week during pre-season training, according to the Premier League club.
“Levi will now begin his recovery and be supported by the club's medical department at Cobham during his rehabilitation phase,” the club stated.
The England international was a standout performer, making 35 Premier League starts for Chelsea last season, helping the team secure a spot in the Champions League.
He also played a crucial role in Chelsea's victorious Club World Cup campaign last month, effectively neutralizing the threat from Paris Saint-Germain's forward Ousmane Dembélé, and contributed to their earlier UEFA Conference League title triumph. (AP) ATK ATK
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