Chelsea defender Levi Colwill set for lengthy absence following ACL surgery

Colwill has undergone surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Pic: John Walton/PA

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill is set to miss a significant portion of the upcoming season after undergoing successful surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.

The Blues kick off their Premier League campaign at home to Crystal Palace on August 17, but Enzo Maresca will not have the 22-year-old at his disposal after Colwill sustained the injury in training at their Cobham base.