Enzo Maresca Praises Levi Colwill and Josh Acheampong Partnership in Chelsea Defense
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed his admiration for the defensive partnership of academy graduates Levi Colwill and Josh Acheampong, calling it a "fantastic feeling" to see them play together.
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Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca shared his delight in watching academy products Levi Colwill and Josh Acheampong start together in Chelsea’s recent Premier League match against Crystal Palace. Maresca highlighted the pride in seeing homegrown talent excel at the highest level and hinted that the duo could feature again in Chelsea's upcoming game against Bournemouth. Despite the transfer buzz surrounding the club, Maresca's focus on nurturing young talent like Acheampong and Colwill remains a key theme of his tenure.
- Academy Duo Shine: Levi Colwill and Josh Acheampong, both Chelsea academy graduates, started together in the recent match against Crystal Palace, earning praise from Maresca.
- "Fantastic Feeling": Maresca described seeing the two young defenders in action as a proud and fulfilling moment for the club.
- Strong Defensive Options: While Maresca celebrated the Acheampong-Colwill partnership, he acknowledged Chelsea’s depth in central defense and his intention to rotate players based on match requirements.
- Likely to Start Again: The pair is expected to start together in the next Premier League fixture against Bournemouth, following their rest in Chelsea’s FA Cup win over Morecambe.
- Commitment to Youth: The performance of academy graduates reflects Maresca's trust in Chelsea's youth system, balancing it with transfer activity in an evolving squad.
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Written by
Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
Co-founder of The1905Club. A life long Chelsea fan and season ticket holder for over twenty years. Now residing in Poland, this doesn't stop Tosh from watching every minute of every game.
