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Former Manchester United star, Rio Ferdinand, has issued a stern caution to Axel Disasi, alerting him to the potential loss of his spot at Chelsea in the upcoming season should Thiago Silva continue to ply his trade at the Premier League club.

Disasi, who made a high-profile £38.5 million move from Monaco last summer, has showcased his prowess in 22 appearances for the Blues. Despite being recruited as a central defender, he has demonstrated his flexibility by stepping into the right-back role owing to injuries within the squad, under the management of Mauricio Pochettino.

The status of Silva, Chelsea’s 39-year-old stalwart, remains clouded in uncertainty, as his contract is set to expire at the close of the current season. Despite his age, Silva has continued to deliver outstanding performances for the club. Ferdinand opines that if Silva continues beyond the current season, he should ideally pair up with Levi Colwill at the heart of Chelsea’s defense for the upcoming campaign.

Expressing his sentiments on the Vibe With Five, Ferdinand emphasized, “I don’t think he gets to play. Next season I’d keep Thiago Silva and I’d play Colwill left centre-back,” when prompted to comment on Disasi’s prospects at Chelsea.

This caution from Ferdinand serves as a potent reminder of the fierce competition for a spot in top-tier clubs like Chelsea, reflecting the high stakes and unyielding standards that govern the world of football in the English Premier League. As the impending season looms, the dynamics of Chelsea’s defensive lineup hang in the balance, while the young Disasi grapples with the weight of Ferdinand’s cautionary words, mirroring the relentless nature of the footballing arena.