Enzo Maresca has made it clear he wants Chelsea to sign a new centre-back after losing Levi Colwill to injury. “Levi was a big player for us last season,” said Maresca. “Levi was a huge part of our build-up. Now he is out, and we are going to try to find a different solution.

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.

Chelsea have suffered a big blow on the eve of the new Premier League season after Levi Colwill was ruled out for most of the campaign after surgery on an anterior cruciate ligament.