Despite Levi Colwill succumbing to a long-term knee injury, one which could rule him out for the entirety of the 2025–26 season, Chelsea supporters may disagree with Enzo Maresca’s belief that he requires another centre back this summer.
The Italian has bluntly stated his desire to sign a replacement, even though Jorrel Hato—seemingly a ready-made step-in—joined from Ajax earlier this month, and Josh Acheampong looks poised to blossom into a star.
It’s believed that Chelsea won’t panic in the transfer market in the final weeks of the window, although Colwill’s absence was hard felt on the opening weekend as the Blues struggled to prise open a diligent Crystal Palace block.
“You know how important Levi was last season, for the way we want to play,” Maresca said before Sunday’s stalemate. Their blunt performance at Stamford Bridge would’ve only reinforced his belief that Chelsea must mitigate what they’ve lost in Colwill’s passing ability from deep.
With that in mind, here are four defenders the Blues could sign to replace the injured England international.
