September 20th 2023.
William Gallas believes Thiago Silva is playing as if his days at Chelsea are coming to an end. The Brazilian defender was signed to the west London club in 2018 by Frank Lampard and has been a consistent presence over the past three seasons. Despite the chaotic atmosphere at the club, Thiago has used his experience and leadership to help steer the team through difficult times.
In February, Thiago signed a contract extension, but that deal runs out in the current campaign. Gallas is of the opinion that the veteran defender understands his place in Mauricio Pochettino's long-term plan, and that he is not supported by the quality of younger players.
Gallas spoke to Genting Casino about the situation, saying: "Thiago Silva knows it's going to be a difficult season. He knows this is his last season and he doesn't have the right support. A player like Thiago, who's 38, normally looks to younger players to lift him up with their quality. Chelsea doesn't have that quality at the moment."
The former Chelsea defender went on to talk about the match against Bournemouth, saying: "It looked like he had to manage everything at the back. During the game, he was trying to explain to the midfield where they have to go when he had the ball. That shouldn't be happening."
It's clear that Thiago Silva has been an invaluable player for Chelsea over the past three years. However, it looks like his days at the club are coming to an end. Hopefully he can still contribute to the club in the remainder of the season.
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