Chelsea FC are treading carefully with Levi Colwill as they prepare for a crucial clash against Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge.
According to Fabrizio Romano on his Official X handle, interim boss Calum McFarlane has stressed the need to manage Colwill’s minutes despite the defender returning to training. The Chelsea manager made it clear the club is “hopeful” the young centre-back can feature again before the season ends, but without rushing him back into action.
Romano posted:
Calum McFarlane on Levi Colwill: We just need to manage his minutes in those moments to not push him too much…
…but we are really hopeful we can see him before the end of the season.
Chelsea head into this fixture with renewed belief after their narrow FA Cup semi-final victory over Leeds United, a result that booked a high-stakes final against Manchester City. However, their Premier League form remains inconsistent, making this encounter with Forest a pivotal moment in their campaign.
Softfootball understands the Blues are navigating a delicate balance between chasing results and managing player fitness. Defensive reinforcements could come in the form of Reece James alongside Colwill, though both are expected to be eased back gradually.
In attack, Cole Palmer and João Pedro remain key figures as Chelsea look to translate their cup momentum into league consistency.
Meanwhile, Forest arrive full of confidence following their impressive European run, holding a first-leg advantage over Aston Villa in the Europa League semi-finals. That added momentum could make them dangerous opponents as Chelsea attempt to steady their season and push for a strong finish
