Mauricio Pochettino has explained why he had no hesitation in handing the captain’s armband to Levi Colwill on Wednesday with Reece James, who the head coach also discussed, only named on the bench.
Levi Colwill has been at Chelsea his whole life and has stepped up to the senior team this season after a successful loan spell at Brighton. The 20-year-old has started all but two of our Premier League fixtures so far, and against Manchester United recorded another milestone when he was named skipper.
He loves the club, he came from the Academy, and in four or five months, everyone respects him. He has the profile to be captain. We are building something for today, but for the future also. He’s a massive player for the future of the club.
Levi Colwill wore the armband because club captain James was only fit enough to play 45 minutes, and stand-ins Conor Gallagher and Ben Chilwell were unavailable.
Mauricio Pochettino hopes to have Reece James available for a full game soon, but he also recognises the requirement for patience after such a long-term injury.
The priority for Reece James now is building his confidence and his fitness, and for the time to come he can play 90 minutes. If we want to get the best from Reece James we have to give him time, because if not it’s difficult to be fit.
Mauricio Pochettino welcomes Conor Gallagher back from suspension knowing the England midfielder tops Chelsea’s statistics for assists, reclaiming the ball, interceptions and tackles won, and is a vital part of his pressing strategy.
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It's good to havw Conor Gallagher back in the side
I just want to see Christopher Nkunku balling for us as soon as possible
Don't start Jackson tomorrow
We will win tomorrow