Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca Makes Signing A New Centre Back Top Priority

Enzo Maresca has revealed that signing a new centre back is now a top priority for Chelsea following Levi Colwill’s recent injury setback. According to a previous report, Maresca is deeply concerned about Colwill’s injury, which has created significant challenges for the team’s defensive lineup.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Chelsea are facing problems in defence after losing centre back Colwill to what is thought to be a serious knee injury. Maresca has made signing a replacement his main target, putting pressure on Chelsea to bring someone in before August 31st’s transfer deadline. The 44-year-old was asked if he wanted a centre back a priority after his team’s 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen and replied, “Yeah, yeah. Priority for me, a centre back. And from there we will see if we go for it.”

As well as losing Colwill, Chelsea need to rotate their squad over the next week as they face the Premier League opener against Crystal Palace. The former Leicester City boss feels those players can cover the centre-back role for now, saying: “Yeah, in short-term yes, because in the end they can play one game, then we can rotate.”

Chelsea have been linked with both Marc Guehi and Malick Thiaw as they look to complete their squad in the market.

CHELSEA’S SEASON SO FAR

The first-team defence does need help because Chelsea do not have enough bodies in the first-team squad, especially with Premier League and Champions League football returning this month.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

Chelsea’s next fixture is against Palace, who are the current FA Cup winners. It will be an important early-season match, with both teams hoping to qualify for European football.

Before this month’s transfer window deadline, Maresca will be hoping Chelsea will move quickly to sign a centre back because extra depth will assist his team as they compete in both the Premier League and Champions League over the next few weeks. Chelsea fans will be paying careful attention over the coming days to see how the club responds to their manager’s urgent request.

Losing Colwill has been a significant setback for Chelsea, as he began the first two Premier League games this season and made 29 league appearances as the team won the English top-flight trophy last season. It remains unclear how Maresca plans to adjust his team’s structure in light of these developments, but he may need to implement changes to strengthen the midfield and better protect his defenders.

It is a waiting game for Maresca as he hopes reinforcements for central defence arrive on time. Until then, he will be trying to keep the results ticking over.