His future is sealed. Whether with Huddersfield in the Championship or Brighton in the Premier League, Levi Colville’s loan spells have proved to be a complete success. For them, for their respective teams and especially for Chelsea. There are huge expectations on the shoulders of a man who has been compared to John Terry since his debut at the London Academy. In addition to his number 26, the young promise has a quality of foot that is reminiscent of the great Blues defender. A strong player, excellent in anticipation and endowed with a rare intelligence on the field, Levi Colville will undoubtedly hope to achieve similar success to the former Chelsea captain, who made his debut at the then 18-year-old.
The main man in Roberto De Zerbi’s formation, with the Seagulls last year, the English nugget turned out to be the first Razor. In just 17 Premier League appearances, Levi Colville has won the hearts of the Italian manager. “I would still like to work with him for another 2, 3, 4 years. It’s hard to find another central defender with his qualities. He’s a good boy, making progress. His progress this season has been spectacular. I hope he can stay with us”, he said throughout pre-season. regret, athletic Recently announced his contract extension with the Blues. If Brighton did everything they could to bring back the English talent, including Moises Cacedo in the deal, Todd Bohli and his family didn’t want to know anything. Levi Colville is a novice.
place in the eleven is almost confirmed
At the end of May, after he had performed very well during his team’s slump, Benoît Badiachile suffered a thigh injury. Off the field and away from the US tour in the United States, the Frenchman should be at 100% by September. Wesley Fofana has no return date. And for good reason, as Etienne recently had surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament injury. A terrible blow for the France international (1st selection), who comes after a string of physical concussions during the last two Premier League campaigns. Amidst all these broken legs, Levi Colville can take advantage of these absences to make his place.
If Thiago Silva starts, especially after being voted the best player of the season in 2022-2023 by Blues supporters, the Brazilian is the only player indisputable in the London rearguard. Unless Levi Colville is a no brainer. Apart from the central defender, a left-back, the Englishman could pair well with the former PSG player, thus forming a perfect mix between experience and youth.
During this pre-season, Mauricio Pochettino’s men showed a beautiful face. Winners of the Premier League summer series, Chelsea suggest sophisticated, attacking football, with a desire to move quickly. Somewhat like the 2014/2019 Tottenham that was organized by the Argentine tactician who saw Dele Alli, Harry Kane or even Son reveal themselves. Due to his excellent passing quality, Levi Colville impressed during friendly matches, often used as a priority to clear off balls. Just like Andrey Santos. At present, everything suggests that Levi Colville will be part of the holders in a four-man defense alongside Reece James, Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell from the opening day of the Premier League against Liverpool. A dream come true for the talented number 26 who could soon taste the Three Lions in the future. The French have been warned.
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