In a recent match against Nottingham Forest, Chelsea suffered an unexpected defeat at home. Following this setback, some fans expressed their dissatisfaction and called for the exclusion of Thiago Silva from the team. However, the Brazilian player quickly responded to the criticism and defended his position.
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The main point of contention for fans was the tactics used by Mauricio Pochettino. Some felt Silva was an obstacle for the team, saying they should play with four defenders instead of the current five. Silva, however, contradicted this idea by pointing out that Chelsea were currently playing with a line of four defenders, not five as some fans claimed.
Silva confident despite criticism
Despite the criticism, Silva showed great confidence in himself and the team. He took responsibility for the defeat and said he was ready to take on the pressure placed on him. The player also stressed that he believes in the current formation and believes that playing with four defenders will not necessarily guarantee better performances for the team.
The Chelsea manager also supported Silva and stressed that the team is in a building phase. He acknowledged that there would be ups and downs, but he expressed his belief that the team would develop and reach its full potential over time.
Thiago Silva has hit back at a Chelsea fan account following the club’s poor start to the season…😬📲 pic.twitter.com/HYiLrLAj5L
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) September 3, 2023
