Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino issued some injury news regarding Levi Colwill's fitness after he missed his team's clash against Aston Villa.
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- Colwill sustained injury on Friday
- Was absent from Aston Villa match
- Pochettino hopeful of quick return
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The Chelsea defender was named in the starting XI for the FA Cup clash on Friday but he pulled out after sustaining an injury in the warm-up. Pochettino hopes that the England international's injury is not severe and believes he will be available again soon.
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WHAT POCHETTINO SAID
The Argentine was asked about Colwill's condition at a press conference. The coach told reporters: "We don’t believe that it is so bad. It is a small issue that maybe he didn’t feel comfortable. We knew before maybe we wouldn’t start with him, but he was ready to play and then he felt something. But it is not a big issue and I hope that he can be in training tomorrow."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Colwill has featured in all but two of Chelsea's matches in all competitions so far this season. The 20-year-old centre-back has been a key player under Pochettino since he returned from a loan spell at Brighton last season.
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WHAT NEXT FOR COLWILL?
It is not yet known if Colwill will be available to feature for the Stamford Bridge team when they face Liverpool in the Premier League on Wednesday. Alfie Gilchrist took his place in the starting XI following his withdrawal on Friday.