February 14th 2025.
Levi Colwill had a rough night as Chelsea suffered a 3-0 defeat against Brighton. The young defender was heavily criticized by Gary Neville for being "bullied" on the pitch and not being strong enough to handle the physicality of the Premier League. It was a disappointing performance by Chelsea, especially since they had just been defeated by Brighton in the FA Cup less than a week ago.
Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma scored a stunning solo goal in the 27th minute, leaving Chelsea struggling to catch up. Yankuba Minteh added to the lead with two more goals, leaving Chelsea with no chance of coming back. To make matters worse, Chelsea's Noni Madueke suffered a hamstring injury in the first half, adding to the team's misery. This loss means that Manchester City can now overtake Chelsea in the Premier League standings with a win against Newcastle.
A dejected Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, apologized to the fans after the game. Chelsea failed to register a single shot on target and it doesn't get any easier for them as they face a tough away game against Aston Villa next week. When asked if this was the worst performance he has seen from a Chelsea team under his management, Neville agreed, saying, "Yeah, I think so."
Neville was worried by Chelsea's lack of motivation on the pitch, as they seemed unable to defend or score. He compared their performance to a five-a-side team and criticized their lack of urgency and attacking runs. He also pointed out that the most important thing in a game is to keep the ball out of the net and score goals, which Chelsea failed to do.
Neville specifically criticized Chelsea's goalkeeper, Filip Jorgensen, and defender, Levi Colwill. He stated that Colwill needs to get physically stronger and has been getting "overpowered" in recent games. He also mentioned that Colwill was at fault for Brighton's second goal, as he gave the ball away and then spent too much time on the ground instead of getting back in position. Neville acknowledged that Colwill is still young and has a lot to learn, but emphasized the importance of physicality and aggression in the Premier League.
Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, agreed with Neville and added that Colwill needs to gain more weight and muscle to cope with the physicality of the league. He recalled a similar situation when Chelsea faced Liverpool earlier in the season and lost due to their inability to handle direct play. Carragher also criticized Chelsea's overall defensive performance, stating that their back four was not strong enough and lacked the necessary physicality and skill.
In conclusion, it was a disappointing and frustrating night for Chelsea, who lacked in every department on the pitch. They will need to regroup and work on their physicality and defensive skills if they want to compete in the Premier League. As for Colwill, he still has a lot to learn and improve upon, but with time and experience, he can become a top centre-back in the league.
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