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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca keen to replace injured Levi Colwill with new signing

By August 15, 2025No Comments

Enzo Maresca wants Chelsea to sign a centre-back to replace the injured Levi Colwill.

England international Colwill is set to miss most of the new season after suffering an ACL injury in training.

Tosin Adarabioyo and Trevoh Chalobah are poised to start in central defence against Crystal Palace in the Premier League opener on Sunday.

But Blues boss Maresca is not convinced he can replace key man Colwill, 22, from within his current squad and has been linked with a move for Antonio Silva of Benfica.

“You know how important Levi has been for us last season, for the way we want to play,” said Maresca.

“We said many times that we are able to create chances and to attack in the right way if we are able to build in the right way. Levi was a huge part of our build-up and now he’s out.

“We are trying to find a solution internally, but the club know exactly what I think and we’ll see what happens.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, left, and Levi Colwill talk after a match
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, left, is ruing the loss of Colwill (John Walton/PA)

“I think we need a central defender. We are looking for an internal solution but as I said, the club know exactly what I think.

“We have a fantastic squad. We are happy with the squad. we are, no doubt. But we said many times that when the transfer window is open, anything can happen.”

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has tipped Chelsea as title contenders, having also said he expected the west Londoners to beat his side to the crown last season.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot, left, and Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca shake hands
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot, left, has tipped Chelsea to challenge for the Premier League title (Peter Byrne/PA)

Maresca, though, is not falling for any so-called mind games from his rival bosses.

“I don’t pay attention to what the other people say about us,” the Italian added.

“Also because it’s easy to say that more clubs are involved. I don’t like to play this kind of game.

“I like to be focused on players, try to improve and then what they say, they can say what they want.”

Chelsea face a step into the unknown this season having only just returned to pre-season training following their successful World Club Cup campaign.

“We guess we are ready,” said Maresca. “It has been quite a short break, but we will try to be ready.

“For sure, it’s something new. Unfortunately we don’t have the answer, because it’s something new.”