Levi Colwill’s half-time message proved crucial as Chelsea complete sensational turnaround vs Fulham

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Chelsea fought back from 1-0 down to beat west London rivals Fulham 2-1 at Craven Cottage on Sunday.

At one stage, it looked like Fulham would get the better of the Blues once again after beating them by the same scoreline at Stamford Bridge in December.

However, late goals from Tyrique George and Pedro Neto — with the latter scoring a belter — saw Chelsea turn things around and earn all three points.

Levi Colwill, though, also deserves some credit for the win. While his manager has come in for criticism this season, especially of late, Colwill remains a big supporter of Enzo Maresca.

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Levi Colwill told teammates to up intensity

Chelsea’s first-half performance against Fulham was a lacklustre one, which has been a recurring theme of late.

It was hardly a shock to see them go in 1-0 down at the break. The Blues really needed to up the ante in the second half, and they did just that.

Colwill was seen asking his teammates for more intensity by journalist Nizaar Kinsella, and they obliged.

Maresca’s men were so much better in the second 45 minutes and were rewarded for the urgency they showed.

Chelsea have high hopes for Colwill, and that bit of leadership that he showed at Craven Cottage is one example why.

Chelsea now need a favour from their fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Monday. If they can beat Nottingham Forest, then the Blues will remain in fifth, the last Champions League spot.

Levi Colwill and Enzo Maresca’s relationship

Again, Colwill and Maresca seem to have a good rapport. The defender has been a key player for his manager, who spoke about his improved leadership skills in January.

When Maresca discussed Colwill, he said: “I can see the leader day by day, since we started in pre-season, something that he can improve in terms of leadership. He is improving a lot.”

Despite Chelsea’s underwhelming performances and the very real threat of missing out on Champions League qualification, Maresca’s job still looks safe.

Before Sunday’s west London derby, Fabrizio Romano gave an update on Maresca’s future, claiming that Chelsea have no immediate plans to replace him. If the football does not get any better, though, then Blues fans are going to want Maresca out if they do not already.