Chelsea loses Colwill to ACL injury
Chelsea centre back Levi Colwill suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in training, the Premier League club has revealed, with the 22-year-old expected to miss much of the 2025-2026 season.
The England international underwent successful surgery on the injury on Friday (AEST), but it typically takes six to nine months for a player to recover from an ACL injury and return to action.
"The 22-year-old had reported back to Cobham for pre-season at the start of this week, before unfortunately sustaining the injury in training," a Chelsea statement read.
"Medical assessments confirmed surgery would be the required course of action.
"Levi will now begin his recovery and be supported by the club's medical department at Cobham during his rehabilitation phase."
Colwill made 43 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea last season and helped the Blues win the FIFA Club World Cup in July.
Chelsea, which finished fourth last season, opens its 2025-2026 Premier League campaign against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on 18 August (AEST).
