New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Levi Colwill, Chelsea's young defender, has undergone surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sustained during a training session. The injury, which occurred at the Cobham training ground, has cast a shadow over the team's preparations for the upcoming Premier League season.

Levi Colwill's injury occurred on Monday during Chelsea's first training session after players returned for pre-season preparations.

The incident happened towards the end of the session at Cobham, and the severity became apparent when Colwill was absent from Wednesday's trophy celebration event at Stamford Bridge.

Medical assessments quickly confirmed the need for surgery, a procedure that was successfully completed, as announced by...