On Tuesday, Chelsea defenders Levi Colwill and Malo Gusto took positive strides in their recoveries from shoulder and knee injuries, respectively.
Levi Colwill, who returned from a successful loan spell at Brighton & Hove Albion, had been a consistent starter for Chelsea in the Premier League this season until a shoulder injury forced him off at halftime during the 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Unfortunately, this setback caused him to miss the subsequent draw against Manchester City. Despite generating interest from both Brighton and Liverpool during the summer, Colwill also had to withdraw from England’s squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia.
As for Malo Gusto, he had to withdraw from France’s Under-21 squad due to a minor lateral knee ligament injury detected through a scan. Although Gusto lost his starting place at Chelsea in recent weeks following a suspension and the return of Reece James, he continued to play an important role within the squad.
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Concerns about extended absences for either player were significantly alleviated when Chelsea confirmed that both Levi Colwill and Malo Gusto were back engaging in running sessions on the field this week—a crucial milestone in the recovery process.
This positive development adds to the ongoing advancements seen in the rehabilitation of summer signings Christopher Nkunku and Romeo Lavia, who are yet to make their official debut for Chelsea due to injury setbacks.
Christopher Nkunku, highly anticipated for his goal-scoring prowess demonstrated in the last couple of years at RB Leipzig, encountered a knee problem during the pre-season. On the other hand, Romeo Lavia, who opted for Chelsea over Liverpool in the latter part of the summer transfer window, has been dealing with an ankle issue.
There is optimism, especially for Nkunku, that he might make an appearance before the conclusion of the calendar year. Chelsea is eager to witness their promising star back in action as swiftly as possible.