Maresca Targets Defensive Reinforcements After Levi Colwill Suffers ACL Injury

‎Chelsea remains evaluating their defensive options as the transfer window nears deadline day, with manager Enzo Maresca eager to add another centre-back and still harboring concerns about the goalkeeper position.

‎Sources close to the club admit a final decision on whether to address one or both areas has yet to be made, but the growing expectation is that at least one new signing will arrive before the window closes.

‎An injury to Levi Colwill has increased the demand for defensive depth, though Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile are expected back soon.

For the moment, Chelsea are leaning heavily on Tosin Adarabioyo and Trevoh Chalobah, a situation Maresca fears could leave his side exposed.

‎After meticulous squad building and victory at the Club World Cup this summer, Chelsea are determined to avoid a late weakness derailing their domestic ambitions.

‎Internally, there is even cautious hope of mounting an unexpected title challenge if the squad hits its full potential.

‎The goalkeeper role is still being assessed, with Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen competing for the No. 1 spot. Some staff members, however, are advocating for a more seasoned option.

‎Chelsea have already missed out on AC Milan’s Mike Maignan and have so far resisted pursuing Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is seeking a move away from the French champions.

‎Chelsea’s recruitment drive in attack remains active, with moves for Alejandro Garnacho and Xavi Simons still on the table even though the forward line is well stocked.

‎A decision on the centre-back and goalkeeper positions may go down to the wire.

‎Chelsea has a prepared shortlist for both roles and is ready to act swiftly if they decide to trigger a late-window push.