Thiago Silva has played four seasons at Chelsea, but all signs point to his London adventure coming to an end soon. The 39-year-old Brazilian defender is no longer a regular under Mauricio Pochettino’s orders. Relegated to the bench in recent matches, he could leave the Blues this summer.
Thiago Silva’s situation at Chelsea has changed drastically in recent months. After a difficult start to the season, with a series of poor performances, he has been losing the confidence of his coach. Although he had some good performances in November, his overall performance has been declining. At 39 years old, he is increasingly prone to defensive errors and losing concentration.
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His starting position in jeopardy
In recent weeks, his situation has deteriorated even further. Injured in February, he never returned to the starting lineup, watching the Blues’ successes from the stands. At almost 40 years old and with over 20 seasons of high-level football under his belt, his physical decline seems inevitable.
Several British and Brazilian media outlets are already talking about his departure from Chelsea next summer when his contract expires. Despite an initial desire to extend it, he no longer seems to fit into his coach’s plans. There is talk of a return to his homeland, to Fluminense, where he developed. But there is also talk of Saudi Arabia.
