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‘Been bullied’ – Chris Sutton slams Chelsea star for weak performance against Sunderland

Chris Sutton believes one of Chelsea's most important players was 'bullied' by Sunderland's Brian Brobbey during the Blues' recent defeat at the Stadium of Light.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 5:51 PM
‘Been bullied’ – Chris Sutton slams Chelsea star for weak performance against Sunderland
Key Things to Know
  • Chris Sutton stated that Chelsea defender Levi Colwill was "bullied" by Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey during Sky Sports commentary.
  • Colwill conceded a 36th-minute penalty after bringing down Brobbey inside the penalty box.
  • The Pride of London argues Colwill's physical struggles against powerful forwards should concern Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Commentator Chris Sutton strongly criticized Chelsea defender Levi Colwill during Sky Sports' broadcast, stating the England international was "bullied" by Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey. Colwill faced continuous physical struggles against the Dutch forward throughout the first half, culminating in a conceded penalty when he brought Brobbey down inside the box in the 36th minute.

The Pride of London's Leah Jones argues that Colwill's difficulties in physical duels should concern Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso. While acknowledging Colwill's technical strengths and recent recovery from a serious knee injury, Jones asserts that Chelsea defenders cannot afford to be consistently dominated by opposing Premier League forwards.

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