Xabi Alonso issues Chelsea injury latest as star heads straight down tunnel after substitution
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has clarified that defender Levi Colwill's substitution during the Carabao Cup win over Leeds was not due to a serious injury. Alonso described the issue as minor, easing concerns ahead of upcoming Premier League fixtures.
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Xabi Alonso has allayed injury fears over Chelsea centre-back Levi Colwill .
The English defender was an unused substitute in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, with Alonso deeming him fit enough for the bench but not deciding to start him.
Colwill then started on Wednesday night in the 6-3 Carabao Cup win over Leeds United but was substituted for Wesley Fofana on 76 minutes.
After the match, Alonso was asked whether Colwill's replacement was injury-related. He had headed straight down the tunnel after being taken off.
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