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Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has revealed that former Liverpool star Adam Lallana helped convince him to snub the Reds and stay at Stamford Bridge this summer. The pair were team-mates at Brighton last season and spoke during the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n
Colwill impressed during his spell on the south coast and Brighton were keen on signing him permanently. Chelsea turned down an offer of \u00a330million from the Seagulls early in the window.<\/p>\n
Liverpool had also identified Colwill as a top defensive target. Jurgen Klopp was in the market for a left-footed centre-back and the 20-year-old caught his eye.<\/p>\n
Many would excuse Lallana for recommending Colwill to move to Anfield. Lallana spent six years at Liverpool, winning the Premier League and Champions League during his time at the club.<\/p>\n
However, he also played under new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino earlier in his career at Southampton. Lallana enjoyed great success during the Argentine’s 18 months at St Mary’s, with his form ultimately leading to a move to Liverpool in the summer of 2014.<\/p>\n
Read more… <\/strong> Mbappe considering Liverpool, Chelsea pulled plug, \u00a3215m record bid for Salah<\/strong><\/p>\n Colwill has revealed that Lallana’s opinion on Pochettino helped make his mind up on whether to stay at Chelsea or join Liverpool. He said: “I have had conversations with Adam.<\/p>\n “And he told me about how much of a good guy he (Pochettino) was and he thinks he is a really good manager and I took that on board when I was making my decision. When I finally met him (Pochettino), I realised everything Adam said was true.”<\/p>\n Colwill signed a new long-term contract at Chelsea in early August and has played every minute in the Premier League so far this season. The defender, recently called up by the senior England side for the first time, has not been disappointed by his first impression of Pochettino.<\/p>\n He added: “He is a great manager, really makes me feel comfortable and allows me to play my best game. I think with him at the club, it has changed so much and now we want to kick on.<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> “I think the big thing for me is, on the first day I came in, putting an arm around me and showing me that he respects me as a person and also as a player. That allows me to work my hardest and makes me want to play my best for him.<\/p>\n “That\u2019s a big difference, him showing that there are two sides whereas the majority of managers may just look at you like a footballer, which he doesn\u2019t. That helps me play my best football.<\/p>\n “I know I\u2019m going to improve. I can guarantee that. He\u2019s such a good manager and he will push me, he won\u2019t let me have any off-days, that\u2019s what I need.<\/p>\n “Someone like me, if someone lets me go to sleep, I might just have a good day or a bad day. I need someone there to give me that kick up the bum and say \u2018keep going\u2019. That\u2019s what he does.”<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/Chelsea-news-Levi-Colwill-Liverpool-Adam-Lallana-4945566.jpg?r=1693987045884\")
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