Levi Colwill has showered Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca with praise, crediting him for his development this season. The young defender has established himself as a key player under Maresca and is relishing the opportunity to grow under the Italian’s guidance.

Colwill couldn’t hide his admiration for Maresca’s footballing philosophy, saying:

“I think with Maresca, the way he thinks about football is light years above everyone else.”

The 21-year-old believes the Chelsea boss is helping him see the game in a whole new light:

“He is pushing me to understand football in a different way.”

Having worked with different managers in his young career, Colwill is grateful to be learning from Maresca at this stage of his development.

“That’s why I’m very blessed to play football under him and learn as much as possible.”

Maresca’s tactical acumen and attention to detail have clearly made an impression on Colwill, who continues to develop as a key figure in Chelsea’s defensive setup. With the Blues aiming to return to the top of English football, Colwill’s words highlight the impact Maresca is having on the squad.