 Mauricio Pochettino says Levi Colwill is capable of challenging for a place in the Chelsea first-team next season and has described Mykhailo Mudryk as a player with 'massive potential'. Chelsea news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy Policy Several clubs have expressed interest in signing Colwill after he helped England win the European U21 Championship following an impressive loan spell at Brighton last season. The 20-year-old is yet to represent Chelsea but could have a role to play ahead of the new season after Wesley Fofana suffered a serious injury setback. In a clear message to new Chelsea boss Pochettino, Colwill has said he 'has to play' next term to continue his development. Pochettino insists he has spoken to Colwill, as he has every member of his squad at Stamford Bridge, and made it clear that he will have the chance to star for Chelsea next season. 'With Levi, we have talked. A really nice chat,' Pochettino said. 'It's private what we talked about, like with all the players. 'It's important they know what we think, that the competition is going to be tough but they can challenge for that and can have the possibility if they deserve to be in the starting XI because football is about competing. Levi Colwill has attracted interest from a number of clubs (Picture: Getty) 'They understood our words and we understood what they wanted to translate to us. All is clear and we are so happy with all the players we have here in the USA.' Pochettino has also sat down with Mudryk, who he says has 'massive potential' despite an underwhelming first six months in the Premier League. Chelsea beat London rivals Arsenal to an £89m deal for Mudryk but the Ukraine international is yet to score in 17 appearances for the Blues. 'I spoke with all the players, a lot, Mudryk also because he was in Barcelona for a few days and we exchanged messages,' said the former PSG and Tottenham boss. 'We){kind=link}
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Mauricio Pochettino says Levi Colwill is capable of challenging for a place in the Chelsea first-team next season and has described Mykhailo Mudryk as a player with ‘massive potential’.
Chelsea news, exclusives and analysis
Several clubs have expressed interest in signing Colwill after he helped England win the European U21 Championship following an impressive loan spell at Brighton last season.
The 20-year-old is yet to represent Chelsea but could have a role to play ahead of the new season after Wesley Fofana suffered a serious injury setback.