Enzo Maresca sought a replacement for injured Levi Colwill but the club reports no suitable defenders available and expects internal solutions. Chelsea can use 19-year-old Josh Acheampong, who impressed against Crystal Palace and could pair with Trevoh Chalobah while Tosin Adarabioyo manages a minor injury. Acheampong has attracted interest, including from Manchester City, and stood up to Jean-Phillipe Mateta in a goalless draw. Replacing Colwill's line-breaking passing will be difficult, but alternative tactical solutions and emerging youth options offer routes forward. Tottenham face Manchester City amid the fallout of Eberechi Eze choosing Arsenal over Spurs.
The club's position is straightforward: there are no suitable defenders on the market and, in any case, it is up to Maresca to find internal solutions. The Italian can call upon Josh Acheampong, who performed well against Crystal Palace on the opening weekend. The 19-year-old started with Colwill's long-term absence complicated by Tosin Adarabioyo's minor injury.
Adarabioyo may return for Friday night at West Ham but there is a case to give Acheampong another chance next to Trevoh Chalobah. Acheampong, who counts Manchester City as one of his many suitors, stood up to Jean-Phillipe Mateta in the goalless draw with Palace. It is worth having another look at whether he can cope as the central centre-back when Chelsea morph into a back three in possession.
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