Chelsea picked up their first domestic clean sheet under Enzo Maresca at the weekend in a game they looked unlikely to do so.
The Blues beat Bournemouth 1-0 thanks to a late goal from Christopher Nkunku, although it was not before they had suffered a number of scares.
The most notable moment of the game saw Robert Sanchez save a penalty in the first half, as Chelsea dug in during some key moments.
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A lot of praise should be given to the display of some of their defenders, with Levi Colwill really impressing at the back.
This season has been a real positive for the young centre-back so far this season, with him finally playing in his natural position at the heart of defence.
Levi Colwill impressing in possession for Chelsea
He has started every game this season alongside Wesley Fofana, with the potential being there for a very strong defensive line for years to come.
One thing that has been notable this season is just how good Colwill is on the ball. His passing from the back has frequently sent Chelsea on their way in attack, and is key to the way Maresca is wanting to play.
A statistic from SaturdaysOnCouch shows that his progression with the ball from both carries and passes was way above any other player on the pitch.
Colwill back in the England squad
Colwill’s strong start to the season was recognised with a return to the England setup, with him playing the majority of minutes across the two games.
Fofana has already claimed he really enjoys playing with Colwill, and it looks as if he is locked in the starting side for some time.
Axel Disasi’s performance against Bournemouth shows he cannot feature at right-back any longer, however he is reportedly last in the list when it comes to centre-backs under the current manager, behind the likes of Tosin Adarabioyo who also impressed off the bench.
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