‘The club know what I think’ – Enzo Maresca hints at Chelsea transfer row after Levi Colwill’s ACL injury

Published on August 15, 2025 at 09:50 AM
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Enzo Maresca hints at Chelsea transfer row after Levi Colwill's ACL injury

ENZO MARESCA has hinted at a Chelsea transfer row amid Levi Colwill’s ACL injury.

The centre-back is set to miss almost the entire season after picking up the injury in the first training session of pre-season.

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea's head coach.
Enzo Maresca has hinted at a transfer row
Levi Colwill of Chelsea at a training press conference.
Levi Colwill is set to miss most of the season after sustaining an ACL injury

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Maresca wants to look to the transfer market to replace him, but that is not a view shared by the Chelsea hierarchy.

And it appears that has led to a disagreement, with Maresca hinting at a row in his Crystal Palace pre-match press conference.

He said: “It’s a big loss for us. We are trying to find solutions internally.

“The club know what I think, I think we need a central defender, but we are looking internally for a defender.”

Chelsea have signed defender Jorrel Hato this summer, who can play at left-back or as a left centre-back – like Colwill.

While they also have backup options Trevoh Chalobah, Benoit Badiashile, and Axel Disasi to call upon.

Chelsea are still in the market for reinforcements having been linked with a move for Xavi Simons for the last month.

Manchester United exile Alejandro Garnacho also remains a target although the two clubs remain apart over their valuation of the winger.

Garnacho is keen on a switch to Stamford Bridge and has reportedly told United chiefs he only wants Chelsea .

So much so he has warned he is prepared to spend the next six to 12 months not playing if he does not get his move.

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Chelsea's transfer deals

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IN

  • Joao Pedro – from Brighton – £60m
  • Jamie Gittens – from Dortmund – £52m
  • Jorell Hato – from Ajax – £37m
  • Liam Delap – from Ipswich – £30m
  • Estevao – from Palmeiras – £29m
  • Dario Essugo – from Sporting Lisbon – £18.5m
  • Kendry Paez – from Independiente – £17.5m
  • Mamadou Sarr – from Strasbourg – £12.5m

TOTAL – £256.5m

OUT

  • Noni Madueke – to Arsenal – £52m
  • Joao Felix – to Al-Nassr – £44m
  • Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – to Everton – £28m
  • Djordje Petrovic – to Bournemouth – £25m
  • Lesley Ugochukwu – to Burnley – £25m
  • Bashir Humphreys – to Burnley – £15m
  • Mathis Amougou – to Strasbourg – £12.5m
  • Kepa Arrizabalaga – to Arsenal – £5m
  • Marcus Bettinelli – to Man City – £5m

TOTAL – £183.5m

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