“Huge addition to our club” – Reece James showers praise on Chelsea ace, labels him a “great person”

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·24 May 2026

“Huge addition to our club” – Reece James showers praise on Chelsea ace, labels him a “great person”

Reece James has expressed his delight at the return of Levi Colwill and believes he’s a huge addition to both the club and the team.

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Colwill has been sidelined for the majority of the season having suffered an ACL injury last summer, but returned earlier this month in the defeat against Nottingham Forest.

The England international then started his first game against Liverpool at Anfield, where he played 90 minutes, and he also started and played 90 minutes in the FA Cup final defeat against Manchester City.

Reece James on Levi Colwill return

Despite impressing in his limited appearances since returning to action, Colwill was ultimately over looked by Thomas Tuchel for England’s World Cup squad.

The 23-year-old missed Chelsea’s win against Tottenham on Tuesday night, but Calum McFarlane has confirmed Colwill trained on Friday, ahead of Sunday’s game against Sunderland.

Colwill will have the whole summer off, which is hugely beneficial to the Blues ahead of next season, and since his return Chelsea have looked better both defensively and in their build up play.

James, who’s had his fair share of injury issues over the years, expressed his delight at Colwill’s return as he praised his quality.

“I know how good of a footballer he is, and what a great person he is,” he told Sky Sports.

“So now I’m happy he’s come back. He’s looking so strong, and he’s a huge addition to our club and the team when he’s on the field.”

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