“High potential” Chelsea star praised and World Cup chances given a big boost | OneFootball

Levi Colwill has had two really positive starts in a row, and his World Cup chances are still alive it seems.

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Saturday was another bleak day for Chelsea fans – another Wembley defeat and another loss to Man City.

There were some positives for caretaker manager Calum McFarlane to take after the game, however. The performance of Levi Colwill was one, just as it was after last week’s draw with Liverpool.

Colwill has missed almost the whole season injured, but is finally back and impressing already.

McFarlane on “high potential” Colwill’s return

“It’s been great to have Levi back, great for English football as well. You’ve got a really talented, really high potential player here,” McFarlane said, clearly looking ahead to Colwill’s World Cup chances.

“Injuries are a part of it and he’s shown really good mental strength and character to come through that and perform away at Anfield and in the FA Cup final as well. I’m really, really excited about him and he’s done a lot for the team, not just on the pitch but off the pitch as well. It’s been a brilliant two games for him and hopefully he can finish the season strong.”

He probably will be rested tonight, meaning this weekend’s game against Sunderland is his last chance to shine before Thomas Tuchel picks his squad.

In other news…

Colwill looks almost certain to miss tomorrow’s game after the latest updates from Chelsea’s caretaker coach on his fitness.

Xabi Alonso has a whole new staff coming in, and it looks like Calum McFarlane will be among them, although the interim didn’t confirm anything today.

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