There are no guarantees Levi Colwill will start the season in Chelsea’s defence, says Mauricio Pochettino, who has challenged him to prove his readiness to play.
Brighton — where Colwill spent last season on loan — have made two bids for him this summer and he posted a parting thank-you message to the Seagulls yesterday ahead of confirmation of his Chelsea extension.
The expected playing opportunities were a factor in Colwill’s willingness to commit to Chelsea and, in the immediate future, his prospects of game time appear good with fellow left-footed centre back Benoit Badiashile recovering from a serious hamstring injury.