In the English Premier League (EPL), Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has delivered a warning to Chelsea’s veteran defender Thiago Silva. Silva was notably absent during Chelsea’s 1-1 draw against Manchester City, having sustained an injury in their recent 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace.
The absence of Silva paved the way for Mauricio Pochettino to start Axel Disasi and Levi Colwill in the match against City. Carragher commended the duo’s performance, drawing comparisons to Chelsea’s former captain, John Terry. Carragher expressed his doubts about Silva’s ability to reclaim his spot in the team, citing his lack of full fitness this season and the emergence of younger talents.
“Last couple of big away games going back to Aston Villa in the [FA] Cup and here today when Thiago Silva has not been involved. He’s been brilliant for Chelsea since he’s come in. But I think with his age, his contract’s up at the end of the season and when you see those two players [Disasi and Colwill] in together… I think it makes it very difficult for Thiago Silva to come back into the team between now and the end of the season – unless someone gets injured. I think looking at those two in a partnership and maybe another young centre-back in the squad, the days of Thiago Silva playing at Chelsea have got to come to an end,” Carragher remarked during his analysis on Sky Sports.
Silva, a seasoned professional, may indeed be facing uncertain times at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea’s defensive dynamics undergo a potential shift. With his contract set to expire at the end of the season and promising young talents emerging, the stalwart defender’s future at Chelsea hangs in the balance.
