“He’s got the manager backing, great player for Chelsea” – Gary Cahill backs Chelsea star to have a ‘big season’
Former Chelsea star Gary Cahill has lavished praise on Levi Colwill. The Englishman believes the 20-year-old centre-back has a great future at Stamford Bridge.
Colwill recently signed a six-year contract, committing his future to the Blues.
Cahill believes Colwill has the perfect attributes that any manager would want in a centre-back. The retired defender said (per the club’s official website):
“You look at attributes you want in a centre-back and ask: Is he tall and good in the air? Does he have good presence? Is he quick? Does he take up good positions to receive the ball? Is he composed on the ball? Levi Colwill has those attributes – now he must keep learning and progressing.”
Cahill insists that the English defender can form a great partnership with veteran Thiago Silva at Stamford Bridge. He added:
“The manager will help him with that for sure. So will playing alongside Thiago [Silva], who has achieved so much in the game. He can soak up things from him, carry on learning and learning. It will be a big season for him. From the training I’ve watched, from what I’ve seen from him in games, it’s clear he’s got massive potential and is a very good player.”
It remains to be seen whether Colwill can become a starter in Mauricio Pochettino’s side next season.