What happened: Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane praised Levi Colwill after the defender completed his first 90 minutes in Chelsea's 1-1 draw at Liverpool on May 9, 2026. Fabrizio Romano's signal said Colwill led Chelsea in touches, passes, interceptions and clearances at Anfield, with McFarlane calling the display "exceptional" after a high-level away performance.

Why it matters: The performance matters because Chelsea stopped a six-match league losing streak and got an encouraging defensive showing from a key center-back before their FA Cup final. It also strengthens the message from the same Chelsea interim boss McFarlane who recently urged belief, while Liverpool stayed in fourth and Chelsea remained ninth, according to match coverage.

What to watch: Watch whether Colwill keeps his starting place and workload heading into Chelsea's FA Cup final. Chelsea's next league stretch will also show whether this display marks a real defensive reset or a one-game bounce.