Levi Colwill Endures Toughest Game in Chelsea Shirt Against Man City
Levi Colwill struggled in Chelsea’s 3-1 loss to Manchester City, putting in a poor defensive performance that highlighted his challenges against Erling Haaland’s physical dominance.
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Chelsea Chronicle
Written by
Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad exposed defensive vulnerabilities, with Levi Colwill enduring one of his most difficult performances for the club. Despite a strong start from Chelsea, which saw Noni Madueke capitalise on a mistake to score early, City quickly turned the game around. Colwill, tasked with marking Erling Haaland, failed to make a single tackle or interception throughout the match, while his inability to contain Haaland underscored defensive issues within Chelsea's backline. While Abdukodir Khusanov’s debut errors drew attention, the Uzbek defender recovered with crucial defensive contributions, unlike Colwill, whose struggles were reflected in his Sofascore rating of 5.7 — the lowest in the team.
- Chelsea’s Bright Start:
- Noni Madueke scored within three minutes after Nicolas Jackson intercepted a poor header by Khusanov.
- Colwill’s Defensive Struggles:
- Failed to record a single tackle, interception, or ground duel win during the game.
- Made one error leading to a shot, with Haaland consistently overpowering him.
- Finished with the lowest Sofascore rating (5.7) among Chelsea players.
- Haaland’s Dominance:
- The City striker showcased excellent hold-up play and physicality, neutralising Colwill and Trevoh Chalobah.
- Chelsea’s Defensive Concerns:
- Despite Colwill’s potential as a modern ball-playing center-back, the performance highlighted significant areas for improvement defensively.
- Khusanov’s Redemption:
- After a shaky start, the City defender made a vital block against Jadon Sancho and showed resilience in recovering from early errors.
Chelsea’s drop to sixth in the table raises concerns about their ability to secure Champions League qualification, with defensive frailties increasingly evident in key matches.
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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.
