Pochettino points Colwill harm replace after Chelsea undergo scare
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auricio Pochettino has moved to allay fears of a severe harm to Levi Colwill, insisting the defender solely has a “small problem” after struggling a knock within the 2-1 win over AFC Wimbledon.
The 20-year-old went straight down the tunnel after being changed by Malo Gusto within the sixty fifth minute.
Pochettino performed down the harm fears, insisting Colwill needs to be accessible to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Talking to reporters after the slim Carabao Cup victory, Pochettino stated: “No, he’s not injured. It’s not a big issue, small problem. He got ice on his ankle but it’s not going to be a problem for the weekend.”
The news may also be welcome to England supervisor Gareth Southgate, who is predicted to incorporate Colwill in his squad on Thursday.
Chelsea laboured to victory over League Two minnows Wimbledon on Wednesday night time having gone a objective down within the nineteenth minute to a James Tilley penalty.
Noni Madueke and Enzo Fernandez overturned the deficit however Chelsea had been unconvincing over 90 minutes at Stamford Bridge.
Asked in regards to the limp show, Pochettino defended his group. He stated: “I think the players we have, we are going to trust in them, with them we won the game.
“I think we are talking very negative, too many Premier League teams are out of the competition and I think we need to talk about the positive things.
Chelsea players celebrate going ahead against Wimbledon.
/ Action Images via Reuters“Maybe we should score more, but the game was under control, few actions they maybe should score of course. Surprise me because they are a very good team and the level is League Two but the level is very.
“It does not surprise me because I was here with Tottenham and these type of games are so difficult.”
Chelsea face a tough third spherical Carabao Cup draw at residence to Brighton in late September, a match Pochettino welcomes.
He stated: “If you want to win the competition you should beat all of the teams otherwise it is impossible. For me the same, Brighton we need to play and we play at home and when the moment arrives we will compete with them.”