Enzo Maresca said he is prioritising signing a new defender after Levi Colwill underwent surgery on an ACL injury this week. Colwill played a key role for the Blues last season and at the Club World Cup, but is now set to miss most of next season after he was injured in training this week.

Chelsea have been dealt a huge injury setback after Levi Colwill suffered a knee injury during pre-season training.

Chelsea centre back Levi Colwill suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in training, the Premier League club said late on Thursday, with the 22-year-old expected to miss much of the new season.