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Levi Colwill fit after Chelsea substitution, Xabi Alonso says

Xabi Alonso said Levi Colwill’s early exit against Leeds was not expected to be an injury, easing Chelsea concerns after the defender headed straight down the tunnel.

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Levi Colwill fit after Chelsea substitution, Xabi Alonso says
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Chelsea centre-back Levi Colwill has avoided an immediate injury scare, according to Xabi Alonso, after the defender was taken off during Wednesday night’s 6-3 Carabao Cup win over Leeds United, The Standard reported.

Colwill had started the match after being an unused substitute in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Arsenal. He was replaced by Wesley Fofana in the 76th minute and headed straight down the tunnel, but Alonso played down concern afterwards.

Asked whether the change was injury-related, Alonso said: “No, no.” He added that it was down to “little things” and that Chelsea did not expect it to be an injury, with Premier League games against Hull City and Brentford next before the international break.

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  • Whether Colwill will be available for the Hull City and Brentford matches is not stated.
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    Alonso issues Chelsea injury latest as star heads down tunnel after substitution

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The Standard reported Alonso’s remarks after Chelsea’s Carabao Cup win over Leeds United on Wednesday night. It was a single-publisher report citing post-match comments from the Chelsea head coach.

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Latest update: Alonso said Colwill’s exit was linked to “little things” and not expected to be an injury.

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