Mauricio Pochettino has played down the severity of Levi Colwill’s injury after Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup second round.
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Colwill has started all four games under Mauricio Pochettinothis season but was forced off just after the hour mark at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening.
The 20-year-old initially went down the tunnel after he was substituted and was seen with ice around his left ankle as he applauded Chelsea’s supporters after the game.
But Pochettino has indicated that Colwill will be available for Chelsea’s Premier League clash at home to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Asked about the extent of Colwill’s ankle injury, Pochettino said: ‘No, he’s not injured, it was a kick.
Speaking to a reporter at Stamford Bridge after the game, Colwill also downplayed his ankle issue, describing it as ‘just got a kick’.
Chelsea went behind against AFC Wimbledon as James Tilley put the League Two side ahead from the penalty spot.
Noni Madueke pulled Chelsea level before half time with a penalty, while Enzo Fernandez capitalised on a mix up in the AFC Wimbledon defence to score his first goal for the club.
Chelsea will now play Brighton at Stamford Bridge in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
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