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Levi Colwill

As someone who played as a LB through academy football and later transitioned to CB on Saturdays I can confirm it’s massively different. Complete different physical profiles to compete in the channels rather than in the middle of the pitch with an outlet either side.

Some like Reece James would flourish there in a back 3, as did Azpi. It’s also why Acheampong has looked poor in a two but looks a revelation in a 3.
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But Colwill hasn't played at LB under Alonso ?

And in any case, if you look at Colwill's career to date, he actually had his best PL season ratings (as per both Sofascore and Whoscored) playing mostly at left back under Pochettino, so not sure that supports your argument either LOL

 
But Colwill hasn't played at LB under Alonso ?

And in any case, if you look at Colwill's career to date, he actually had his best PL season ratings (as per both Sofascore and Whoscored) playing mostly at left back under Pochettino, so not sure that supports your argument either LOL
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LB and left CB are more similar than CB in a two and wide CB in a three.

Ratings are swayed by attacking influence (take ons, chances etc.) makes sense that would be the case if getting forward more.

 
All Barco no bite said:
As someone who played as a LB through academy football and later transitioned to CB on Saturdays I can confirm it’s massively different. Complete different physical profiles to compete in the channels rather than in the middle of the pitch with an outlet either side.

Some like Reece James would flourish there in a back 3, as did Azpi. It’s also why Acheampong has looked poor in a two but looks a revelation in a 3.
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My worry with Colwill has always been that he has been expected to be the 'leader' of the defense because his injuries and loans denied him the chance to play with Azpilicueta, Silva and Rudiger for any length of time. He's never really had time to be the junior partner to a more experienced defender, nor has he had the benefit of good coaching.

This has probably set him back more than anything and though he's 23, he's really only 20-21 in terms of experience.

He has all the raw skills to be one of the best defenders in the world but I don't think he is going to do that unless we build the right environment for him. It's not going to happen under Clearlake's Five Fools model.
 
been rightly getting stick since the start of the season but think it needs to be pointed out how good he was again yesterday. Was always going to be difficult coming back from such a serious injury and looks more comfortable with an actual LB next to him rather than defending channels himself.
 
Solid against Bournemouth and yesterday. He missed a full season - will probably take 3+ months to get back up to speed. Has been improving and long may it continue.
 
There are some videos out there of Chelsea fans who say Colwill came to the stands after the Spurs match and greeted their unhappiness with "what are you moaning about"

Now I don't know if what the fan said is the truth. But if it is Colwill does not belong in the line up anymore.
 
axman2526 said:
There are some videos out there of Chelsea fans who say Colwill came to the stands after the Spurs match and greeted their unhappiness with "what are you moaning about"

Now I don't know if what the fan said is the truth. But if it is Colwill does not belong in the line up anymore.
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Not a chance that’s true.
 
axman2526 said:
There are some videos out there of Chelsea fans who say Colwill came to the stands after the Spurs match and greeted their unhappiness with "what are you moaning about"

Now I don't know if what the fan said is the truth. But if it is Colwill does not belong in the line up anymore.
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There is a video on socials of an interaction with him and a fan
 
From what I can tell, the fans basically said it's sh*t and he made a gesture like "why are you aiming that at me for?"......because you were sh*t mate, like everybody else was, like you all are too often. Standards have been sh*t for a long time now.

They've gotten used to being sh*t and now it's become a normality to them, which is why they are confused when fans are annoyed. They need to look at how sh*t our home form has been for years now.
 
I just don't think this guy is anything other than a fairly average defender. I don't think he gets into the Arsenal team ahead of any of their CBs. I'd take Dias, Gvardiol and Khusanov over him. Ironically one player I do think he is better than that everyone seems to think is brilliant is Marc Guehi.

This is part of the problem that I have. Because all we do is buy or bring through players with "potential" everybody seems to rave over the slightest and so many people go overboard so quickly.

Colwill has put in some decent performances, granted, but he has been found wanting on a shed load if occasions as well. I am not asking he is sh*t. I think Disasi and Badiashile are sh*t footballers, but for me he is nothing more than mediocre and seems to be a prime "pure profit" candidate for the BlueCo model.
 
WhiteWall said:
I just don't think this guy is anything other than a fairly average defender. I don't think he gets into the Arsenal team ahead of any of their CBs. I'd take Dias, Gvardiol and Khusanov over him. Ironically one player I do think he is better than that everyone seems to think is brilliant is Marc Guehi.

This is part of the problem that I have. Because all we do is buy or bring through players with "potential" everybody seems to rave over the slightest and so many people go overboard so quickly.

Colwill has put in some decent performances, granted, but he has been found wanting on a shed load if occasions as well. I am not asking he is sh*t. I think Disasi and Badiashile are sh*t footballers, but for me he is nothing more than mediocre and seems to be a prime "pure profit" candidate for the BlueCo model.
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I've never seen Khusanov have a good game.
 
WhiteWall said:
I just don't think this guy is anything other than a fairly average defender. I don't think he gets into the Arsenal team ahead of any of their CBs. I'd take Dias, Gvardiol and Khusanov over him. Ironically one player I do think he is better than that everyone seems to think is brilliant is Marc Guehi.

This is part of the problem that I have. Because all we do is buy or bring through players with "potential" everybody seems to rave over the slightest and so many people go overboard so quickly.

Colwill has put in some decent performances, granted, but he has been found wanting on a shed load if occasions as well. I am not asking he is sh*t. I think Disasi and Badiashile are sh*t footballers, but for me he is nothing more than mediocre and seems to be a prime "pure profit" candidate for the BlueCo model.
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He’s always been average but because he’s Cobham graduate he gets a pass. If anyone has watched this guy since he’s been playing he’s always erratic , gets pulled out of position and constantly looking for a fight instead of defending.
Unless there is a massive upturn in talent he’s just another Mattew Upson.
 
sh*ttiest player amongst a sea of sh*t today. Made a striker that has been absolute sh*t all season, playing for the worst team in league so far, look like prime Drogba. He did the same with Delap and made the club think Delap was a future superstar. Colwill would fit into Wenger's Arsenal team, the guy is soft as sh*t.
 
So soft. Just bullied today. Looked nervous anytime the ball went towards him. Let it bounce, didn't stay goal side, and gave away the penalty. Just a disastrous performance from Levi - championship level defending.
 
PhilH930 said:
So soft. Just bullied today. Looked nervous anytime the ball went towards him. Let it bounce, didn't stay goal side, and gave away the penalty. Just a disastrous performance from Levi - championship level defending.
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Our Cobham graduates all lack the same issues after graduating to senior football, they're too soft. They will get away with it at academy level, but once you become a senior player, you need more about you. James is probably the only one that had any kind of strength, but I don't even think he uses it correctly.
 
Scott Harris said:
Our Cobham graduates all lack the same issues after graduating to senior football, they're too soft. They will get away with it at academy level, but once you become a senior player, you need more about you. James is probably the only one that had any kind of strength, but I don't even think he uses it correctly.
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The basics just aren’t there. Watching any of our defenders attempt to head the ball is painful also - they mistime jumps and the ball floats aimlessly to nowhere. God I miss Terry that commanded his headers and they generally had intent.
 
Feels like nowadays you don’t really see proper physical battles between center backs and strong strikers.

Now it’s just one of them always looking to win a foul. Football’s gone soft.
 
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