As the Carabao Cup grand final against Liverpool approaches, Chelsea hope to be able to count on one of their key elements in defense: Thiago Silva. The 39-year-old Brazilian veteran suffered a groin injury in the last match against Crystal Palace and his absence has been felt ever since.
Despite his great age, Silva remains one of the bosses of the Blues rearguard thanks to his reading of the game and his experience at the highest level.
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Chelsea fans are crossing their fingers that they will see him back on the Wembley pitch next Sunday. On social networks, the central defender shows his motivation to do everything to be recovered on time. His publications where we see him training intensively in the gym suggest that he is working hard on his convalescence.
With his legendary professionalism and determination, there is no doubt that he will do everything to support his teammates in this season’s money-time.
Semana de preparação 💪🏽
A semifinal tá chegando! pic.twitter.com/o6w6A2Xjmi— Thiago Silva (@tsilva3) January 16, 2024
Thiago Silva’s leadership greatly missed
In his absence, the central hinge seemed feverish at times. Although Axel Disasi and Levi Colwill performed more than respectably against City, the absence of the Brazilian boss was felt.
His ability to keep the entire rearguard focused in key moments is sorely lacking. Its qualities of recovery and anticipation are irreplaceable.
Faced with such a clinical Liverpool attack, his voice in the earpieces could prove invaluable.
His natural charisma would also do a lot of good in the locker room before such a high-pressure match. With all his experience accumulated at the highest level on the biggest European stages, he will know how to create the right atmosphere.
