Following their preseason win against Bayer Leverkusen, Maresca stated that finding a replacement for Colwill is a priority. He praised Colwill's performance last season, highlighting his importance to the team.

Maresca emphasized his admiration for Colwill, saying, "He played all the games with me, I love him, we're going to miss him." He also acknowledged the impact of Colwill's injury on the team's preparation, stating, "His injury changes our preparation, very important for the way we want to play."