Thiago Silva. PAUL CHILDS / REUTERS
Injured in the recent setback against Spurs, the Brazilian is injured in a knee ligament.
Bad news for Chelsea, who did not need that … Released in the 19th minute during the Premier League match lost at Tottenham (2-0) on Sunday, was hit in the knee. “CT scan results (passed on Monday) confirmed that Thiago’s knee ligament is damaged and he will now work with the club’s medical service during his recovery to return as soon as possible.“, Can we read in a press release from the Blues on Tuesday, without giving more details as to the duration of the unavailability of the 38-year-old Brazilian defender. According to various English sources, “O Monstro” should miss up to six weeks of competition, which notably implies his package against Dortmund in C1 on March 7. The London club lost 1-0 in the first leg in Germany.
Debauched in Paris in 2020, Thiago Silva recently extended to Chelsea. He is under contract until 2024. Currently 10th in the Premier League standings and in the midst of a crisis despite a flashy transfer window, the club from the west London suburbs is not short of central defenders, including Kalidou Koulibaly and the returning Wesley Fofana. Graham Potter can also count on the rookie from Monaco Benoît Badiashile, but… only for national games. The tricolor international is indeed not registered in the Champions League. One thing is certain: the leadership of the former Parisian will be sorely missed by the Blues…