Levi Colwill of Chelsea has undergone successful surgery for an ACL injury, which may limit his time this season. Jorrel Hato, the new signing from Ajax, is expected to fill his role in the backline. Manager Enzo Maresca believes Hato, despite being only 19 years old, brings considerable experience, having captained Ajax and made over 100 senior appearances. Maresca notes the importance of Hato's adaptation to the English league's intensity and tempo as he joins players like Estevao and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens in the squad, returning after winning the FIFA Club World Cup.
Maresca emphasized that Hato brings a significant level of experience, stating, 'He is much more mature than his age; he has captained Ajax and done this kind of thing.' The manager noted that even though Hato is young, he is expected to adapt quickly to English football and help the team, despite the intensity of the league being different from the Eredivisie.
With Levi Colwill's injury leaving a significant gap in the squad, Maresca mentioned that Hato's role in the backline may become crucial, especially since Colwill had started 35 of Chelsea's 38 Premier League matches last season.
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