Colwill’s connection to Sholing FC, which is on the outskirts of Southampton, is an understandable one. He grew up nearby, and his uncles have played for the club. One of them, Daniel Mason, scored a superb free kick to help his side beat Chelsea’s youngsters 2-0 on the day, a goal which brought a huge smile to Colwill’s face.

Maresca is likely to rely on Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoît Badiashile, Wesley Fofana and Trevoh Chalobah in the wake of Colwill’s injury. Though, summer signing Jorrel Hato does have experience playing centrally as well for Ajax.

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Enzo Maresca went public with his desire for a new centre-half after Levi Colwill suffered long-term injury, but he will go disappointed