Chelsea’s Thiago Silva will exit the club at the end of the season. The Brazilian who joined Chelsea from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020 expressed how hard it is to say goodbye. He is one of the club’s top defenders and rapports well with his teammates and the fans. His arrival filled a vacuum since the exit of Ceaser Azplicueta and David Luiz in 2019.
The 39-year-old sent an emotional message to blues fans after he had decided to leave. He has been a vital player in the team’s defense. The club has been searching for a replacement since the transfer market and found a possible suitable replacement.
Meanwhile, rumors have it that there are four players on Chelsea’s list and there’s every possibility we will be seeing a new face soon. Conversely, he might have played his last game for Chelsea against Aston Villa on Saturday after suffering a groin injury. He was assessed on Monday and the club is afraid that could be his final game at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea’s Thiago Silva’s Accomplishments
Following his arrival from PSG in 2020 on a free transfer, Thiago Silva won three honors at Chelsea-the Fifa Club World Cup, the UEFA Champions, and the UEFA Super Cup.
Meanwhile, he won the Copa America with the Brazil National Team in 2018/2019. He won the French Ligue 1 many times with his former club PSG from 2013-2020.
A player of his quality is irreplaceable. I strongly believe his presence will be missed next season at Stamford Bridge.
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The Possible Replacements
Reports have it that Chelsea has their eyes on four center-backs one of whom could be a possible replacement for the CB. These players include Diomande Ousmane, Jean-Clair Todibo, Piero Hincapie, and Leny York.
Outstandingly, these are young and rising talents. There shouldn’t be any doubt that either of these players will do well but I don’t think they have Thiago’s experience and composure.
This is because none of them plays in the Big League. It’s quite clear they’re good prospects, they can’t be compared to Silva. Chelsea has had their performance questioned since the season started, and with Silva’s exit, we will continue to see issues we have been seeing so far without any remarkable change.
Conclusion
We wish moments like this don’t come especially when it’s a player we love and believe in his impact on a team. Could we stop his exit, we could have if it was possible for us.
Chelsea’s defense has suffered so much this season. Reece James has been out for four months following a hamstring injury. We believe the club is doing what’s best for the team and all the players. I want to see a better and improved version of the team cum next season.
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