According to multiple reports, Levi Colwill is considering his future at Chelsea and might push for an exit if the Blues sign more centre-backs.
The latest confirmation came through The Athletic. In the comment section to the original article, one of the users has made a compelling case that, contrary to some supporters' belief, it's Colwill himself who should reconsider his position.
"His agent is giving him dreadful advice," Andrew T. writes.
"Reece James went from starting every week at Wigan to getting eased into his first season of PL football as a rotation option in 2019. Reece is the most complete academy boy to come through in years and he was happy to accept that pathway to the first team.
"Why can't Colwill? Chelsea play 60 games a season and we need more than 1 LCB.
"We need 6 CBs to get through a 60-game season so why are we hearing threats about leaving if we sign one more CB? [new signing] - Silva - Koulibaly with Chalobah - Ampadu - Colwill as rotation options is a lovely balance between new signings, experienced starters and academy boys.
"Threatening to leave because of competition is a bizarre approach to wanting to prove yourself.
"Colwill is already ahead of Sarr so what is this refusal to be a rotation option about? He hasn’t even been fit enough to get a single minute of football in pre-season so acting like he’s bottom of the depth chart getting forced out by Tuchel is a desperate reach from his agent to justify running away.
"Constantly briefing these negative stories even before we signed Koulibaly whilst acting like we didn’t just lose Azpi, AC and Rudiger lets everyone know they he had no interest in following Chalobah or Gallagher or Reece James.
"If Mason, Kai or Kante aren't demanding to be guaranteed starters then Colwill should maybe take the hint about what it's like being a part of a *squad* at Chelsea. Running away from even trying to prove yourself isn't the way to win fans, teammates or your manager over."
It's worth pointing out that there's no suggestion in the reports that Colwill demands to become a regular starter this season - although he does want to see a clear path to the first team.
However, Chelsea are reportedly planning to sign three centre-backs this summer, including Kalidou Koulibaly who's already arrived.
If Cesar Azpilicueta or some other centre-back does not leave the club, it's going to be too crowded in this department which is why Colwill's concerns might be justified. There would be no harm in a loan spell in the Premier League, though.
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