Colwill suffered an ACL injury before the season began (Picture: Getty)All things considered, Chelsea have had better weeks. Losing captain Reece James to injury, Champions League humiliation, Enzo Fernandez’s transfer bombshell and a suspended transfer ban were just the headlines. Colwill has watched on from the sidelines this season (Picture: Getty)‘There will be an enormous, very gradual build up to his return to play,’ Smith said. Colwill was a key figure at the back last season (Picture: Getty Images)‘This is a process that will have been building for months. But Smith believes there is ample opportunity for Colwill to end his injury hell with a trip State-side.

Source: Metro March 20, 2026 09:07 UTC