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Colwill optimistic about Chelsea's prospects under Alonso in Sydney

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 7:02 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Colwill optimistic about Chelsea's prospects under Alonso in Sydney

Summary

Levi Colwill expressed confidence in Chelsea's upcoming season under new manager Xabi Alonso during a pre-season training session in Sydney. After a challenging previous campaign, finishing 10th in the Premier League, Colwill highlighted his return from injury and the team's readiness to compete with top clubs like Arsenal. He anticipates a more creative playing style and is determined to help Chelsea regain its status in Europe. Chelsea will play against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday in their first pre-season match.

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•Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League last season.
•Colwill missed much of the previous campaign due to a knee injury.
•He is now fully fit and ready for the upcoming season.
•Colwill believes Chelsea can challenge Arsenal with their current squad.
•Chelsea faces Western Sydney Wanderers in their first pre-season match.

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7:02 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea will be 'different' - Colwill says Blues 'ready' to compete with Arsenal

What they're saying

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Levi Colwill admits he felt "helpless" while injured during Chelsea's difficult campaign but believes the arrival of Xabi Alonso means the coming season will be "different". The England defender, 23, had just won the Club World Cup and Conference League before he suffered a serious knee injury in pre-season last year. It meant he featured only four times at the end of a disappointing Blues campaign, as they finish 10th in the Premier League and without a trophy amid managerial turmoil.
— Yahoo Sports

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