Maresca Sparks Chelsea Transfer Row Over Colwill Injury

ENZO MARESCA has hinted at a Chelsea transfer row amid Levi Colwill's ACL injury.

The centre-back is set to miss almost the entire season after picking up the injury in the first training session of pre-season .

2 Enzo Maresca has hinted at a transfer row Credit: AFP

2 Levi Colwill is set to miss most of the season after sustaining an ACL injury Credit: Getty

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Maresca wants to look to the transfer market to replace him, but that is not a view shared by the Chelsea hierarchy.

And it appears that has led to a disagreement, with Maresca hinting at a row in his Crystal Palace pre-match press conference.

He said: "It's a big loss for us. We are trying to find solutions internally.

"The club know what I think, I think we need a central defender, but we are looking internally for a defender."

Chelsea have signed defender Jorrel Hato this summer , who can play at left-back or as a left centre-back - like Colwill.

While they also have backup options Trevoh Chalobah , Benoit Badiashile, and Axel Disasi to call upon.

Chelsea are still in the market for reinforcements having been linked with a move for Xavi Simons for the last month.

Manchester United exile Alejandro Garnacho also remains a target although the two clubs remain apart over their valuation of the winger.

Garnacho is keen on a switch to Stamford Bridge and has reportedly told United chiefs he only wants Chelsea .

So much so he has warned he is prepared to spend the next six to 12 months not playing if he does not get his move.

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