Spurs must forget Eze humiliation, Isak will be all the talk on Tyneside and Everton begin a new era at Hill DickinsonEnzo Maresca’s request for Chelsea to replace the injured Levi Colwill with a new centre-back remains unanswered. The club’s position is straightforward: there are no suitable defenders on the market and, in any case, it is up to Maresca to find internal solutions. The Italian can call upon Josh Acheampong, who performed well against Crystal Palace on the opening weekend. The 19-year-old started with Colwill’s long-term absence complicated by Tosin Adarabioyo’s minor injury. Adarabioyo may return for Friday night at West Ham but there is a case to give Acheampong another chance next to Trevoh Chalobah. Acheampong, who counts Manchester City as one of his many suitors, stood up to Jean-Phillipe Mateta in the goalless draw with Palace. It is worth having another look at whether he can cope as the central centre-back when Chelsea morph into a back three in possession. Replacing Colwill’s line-breaking passes will not be easy but Maresca has options. Jacob SteinbergWest Ham v Chelsea, Friday 8pm (all times BST)Manchester City v Tottenham, Saturday 12.30pmBrentford v Aston Villa, Saturday 3pmBurnley v Sunderland, Saturday 3pmBournemouth v Wolves, Saturday 3pm Continue reading…
