Levi Colwill
CHEEngland
Left
Feb 26, 2003
23
6'2"
183 lb
CB
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ChelseaLogs 60 minutes for U21s
Colwill (knee) has played 60 minutes with the U-21s and could feature before the end of the season, according to coach Liam Rosenior. "Very hopeful that we'll see him before the end of the season. He played 60 minutes for the Under-21s, and while it was a very low-level game, getting 60 minutes was a really good start for him. We want him to be involved in the next game on Saturday with the Under-21s, and build him up because it's been a really bad injury that he's come back from. His rehab has gone really well and he's trained today."
Analysis: Colwill took a significant step in his recovery from a serious knee injury by logging 60 minutes for the Under-21 side, giving the coaching staff a positive indicator of where his fitness stands. The England international has been sidelined for a lengthy spell this season, making his return to team training and involvement with the youth side an encouraging development. Manger Liam Rosenior stopped short of setting a firm timeline, but his comments suggest the defender is on track to see first-team action before the campaign wraps up. A return to full fitness would bolster Chelsea's defensive options at a critical stage of the season.
Set for U21 minutes
Colwill (knee) will play for the U21 side Friday and is eyeing a return to the senior squad before the end of the season, according to coach Liam Rosenior. "I'm hoping we'll see Levi before the end of the season as Levi is an outstanding player and a leader in the dressing room. 'Levi will play some minutes with the Under-21s tomorrow, which is fantastic for him. When you have a long-term injury, to the extent of Levi's injury, you need a long rehab period. I want to make sure he is 100 per cent right in terms of his match fitness before we consider him for our first team"
Analysis: Colwill (knee) remains unavailable for Saturday's clash against Manchester United as he continues his recovery from a long term knee ligament injury suffered earlier in the season, but he is expected to get minutes with the U21 side Friday. The defender has returned to training in recent weeks but is still not ready to feature, with the staff taking a cautious approach to his reintegration.
Continues to recover
Colwill (knee) is out for Sunday's match against Manchester City, according to manager Liam Rosenior. "Levi is training but still has some hurdles to overcome first."
Analysis: Colwill is still sidelined despite looking to be nearing a return after training this week, not fit enough to give his knee a go yet. This is a rough spell for the defender who tore his ACL in August, seeing a relatively quick recovery but still having yet to play this season. A return could come in August as he continues to recover, although they will not rush him back after such a serious injury.
Nearing return in coming weeks
Colwill (knee) returned to full team training during the break and is closing in on a return to the matchday squad in the coming weeks, according to coach Liam Rosenior. "It's great to have Levi [Colwill] back in full training, but it's going to take him a few more weeks to tick those boxes before he's ready [to feature]."
Analysis: Colwill has been working his way back from the ACL injury he suffered before the season, and completing full training sessions is the final hurdle before a competitive return. The England international has been a major miss for Chelsea all campaign, with Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, Mamadou Sarr and Tosin Adarabioyo all taking turns to cover in his absence. Getting Colwill back into the fold for the final stretch of the season will be a significant boost for coach Rosenior's side, and the signs are now pointing firmly toward that happening sooner rather than later.
Spotted on grass
Colwill (knee) was spotted on grass Tuesday during the preparation of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain, according to Football London.
Analysis: Colwill took a positive step forward in his recovery from the ACL injury he suffered before the season, as the defender was spotted back on the grass Tuesday while Chelsea prepares for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain. He is still likely many weeks away from returning to the matchday squad, but seeing him back in outdoor training suggests he could make it back before the end of the season to feature for the Blues. Until then, Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, Mamadou Sarr or Tosin Adarabioyo have been the options to start in central defense under coach Liam Rosenior.
Could return before end of season
Colwill (knee) could return before the end of the campaign, according to manager Liam Rosenior. "Yes, he could [be back before the end of the season,] but it's step by step, and I don't want to make promises that I can't keep. At the moment, Levi's is in a really good place. He's on the right track, but I don't want to put pressure on him. I spoke to Levi this morning. He's working so hard, and what a professional he is. It's been brilliant to see him back on the pitch running. He's itching to get back, but we need to make sure he feels 100 per cent perfect."
Analysis: Colwill is receiving a great update this week as he sees an update from his ACL surgery that took place in August, with the manager giving the defender a chance of featuring to end the season. This comes after he has yet to appear this season, with the injury happening right before the start of the campaign, a rough break. He would only be able to be used in a small capacity if he is fit, although that is still far away, and he needs months of rehab before returning
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