Chelsea has confirmed that Levi Colwill, a defender, will take on the role of captain during the match against Manchester United, scheduled for Wednesday night at Old Trafford. This decision comes following uncertainties over the captaincy in the event of a close draw between the two teams.
Reece James was previously appointed as the club’s new captain earlier this year. However, due to injury concerns, he hasn’t been consistently fulfilling that role this season. Although he assumed the position upon his return from injury, a recent red card against Newcastle raised apprehensions.
Conor Gallagher was named as James’s replacement, but he too received a red card, resulting in Mauricio Pochettino losing two captains in consecutive games. This has sparked concerns about potential disciplinary issues within the team, which currently holds the highest number of yellow cards in the Premier League.
Initially, it was expected that James, following his one-game suspension, would return to the right-back position and resume the captaincy against Man United on Wednesday. However, Pochettino opted to protect the England international from further injury and consequently placed him on the bench.
With Gallagher’s suspension, a crucial decision had to be made regarding the captain’s armband. Initially thought to be Raheem Sterling, it was eventually confirmed that Colwill would take up this role.
Colwill, after an impressive season-long loan at Brighton, where he made a mark, has displayed commendable performances since returning to Chelsea. Speculations have emerged comparing him to the legendary John Terry, considering his skill set and career progression. Notably, he even adopted Terry’s number 26 at Chelsea, and his recent appointment as captain signifies a step closer to emulating the revered defender’s achievements. While his approach to this responsibility remains unclear, it’s evident that he possesses inherent leadership qualities.
