Overview: Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville ripped into Chelsea defender Levi Colwill following the Blues' 3-0 defeat at Brighton, criticising his physicality and mentality in a performance that highlighted Chelsea’s wider struggles.
Chelsea’s defensive frailties were brutally exposed in their humbling loss to Brighton, with Levi Colwill singled out by Gary Neville for his role in the second goal. The former Manchester United defender accused Colwill of being “bullied” and lacking the physicality needed to compete at the highest level. He also criticised the young centre-back’s reaction after losing possession, highlighting his tendency to stay on the floor instead of recovering quickly.
Neville’s scathing analysis extended beyond Colwill, as he described Chelsea’s performance as disjointed and lacking urgency, comparing them to a "five-a-side team" with no real attacking penetration. With Chelsea’s form deteriorating, the pressure is mounting on manager Enzo Maresca, who admitted post-match that it was the worst performance of his tenure so far.
