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\n Calum McFarlane has explained what it is that makes Levi Colwill such a talented centre-back and why he is so integral to the way Chelsea want to play.
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The defender made his long-awaited return from injury in Monday\u2019s game against Nottingham Forest, coming on at half-time. He had anterior cruciate ligament surgery in pre-season and has worked hard to return to full fitness before being gradually reintroduced to match action.<\/p>\n
McFarlane said in the build-up to this weekend\u2019s game at Liverpool there is a chance Colwill could start for the Blues at Anfield, which would be a huge boost at this critical point in the season. The interim head coach underlined the attributes the 23-year-old brings to the team. <\/p>\n
\u2018In my opinion, he’s one of the best centre-backs in world football,\u2019 said McFarlane.<\/p>\n
\u2018For me, Levi’s a complete footballer. Whatever you need a centre-back to do, he can do it, in possession and out. The fact that he’s left-footed gives you a really nice balance in the team. He’s got a great passing range.<\/p>\n
\u2018With all that being said, he’s a great person, a great character. He’s a winner. He’s a leader. So there’s a lot of reasons why he’s very, very important for this football club.\u2019<\/p>\n