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Mauricio Pochettino has played down the severity of Levi Colwill\u2019s injury after Chelsea\u2019s 2-1 victory over AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup second round.<\/p>\n
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Colwill has started all four games under Mauricio Pochettinothis season but was forced off just after the hour mark at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening.<\/p>\n
The 20-year-old initially went down the tunnel after he was substituted and was seen with ice around his left ankle as he applauded Chelsea\u2019s supporters after the game.<\/p>\n
But Pochettino has indicated that Colwill will be available for Chelsea\u2019s Premier League clash at home to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Asked about the extent of Colwill\u2019s ankle injury, Pochettino said: \u2018No, he\u2019s not injured, it was a kick.<\/p>\n
Speaking to a reporter at Stamford Bridge after the game, Colwill also downplayed his ankle issue, describing it as \u2018just got a kick\u2019.<\/p>\n
Chelsea went behind against AFC Wimbledon as James Tilley put the League Two side ahead from the penalty spot.<\/p>\n
Noni Madueke pulled Chelsea level before half time with a penalty, while Enzo Fernandez capitalised on a mix up in the AFC Wimbledon defence to score his first goal for the club.<\/p>\n
Chelsea will now play Brighton at Stamford Bridge in the third round of the Carabao Cup.<\/p>\n