Soccer-Chelsea need central defender after Colwill injury, says Maresca


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(Reuters) -Chelsea are weighing up their options to address a defensive gap after centre back Levi Colwill suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, manager Enzo Maresca said ahead of their opening Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Colwill picked up the injury in training and has undergone successful surgery, with the 22-year-old England international expected to miss much of the new season.

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