Thiago Silva's limitations are gradually appearing.
Soccer media outlet ‘Tribuna’ reported on the 7th (Korean time), “Thiago Silva has played in all Premier League games for Chelsea so far this season. But according to former Liverpool player Steve Nicol, the 39-year-old Silva is getting older, which was clearly evident in the 2-1 loss to Manchester United.
Chelsea lost 1-2 against Manchester United in the 15th round of the 2023/24 English Premier League (EPL) season held at Old Trafford in Manchester, England on the 7th (Korean time). In this game, Chelsea was helplessly defeated by Manchester United, who had been in a bad mood recently.
In this game, Thiago Silva showed a 50% long pass success rate, 2 interceptions, 3 clearances, 2 header clearances, and 1 recovery, and received the lowest rating with 5.8 points, along with his center back partner Disasi.
Former Liverpool player Steve Nicol, who watched the game, said, "Thiago Silva has been doing very well as a player so far, but his problem is that he is getting older and his physical ability is declining."
He continued: “I think his football brain is still incredible, but physically he is getting older. “And when he played with players like today, he couldn’t easily deal with Manchester United’s high pressure and gave the ball away with hasty decisions.”
Thiago Silva also made a crucial error in the game 동탄출장마사지 against Newcastle before the game against Manchester United. In the 15th minute of the second half, as soon as Newcastle scored the leading goal again, after kicking off again, Palmer made a backpass to Thiago Silva. Thiago Silva tried to backpass to Sanchez, but he kicked the ball to the ground, and the ball was taken away by Joelington, making it 3- He scored a goal that took the lead to 1.
Silva, who was unable to come to his senses in this game, recorded one mistake that led to a goal, a 20% long pass success rate, one block, two clearances, and four recoveries, and recorded the lowest rating of both teams combined with 4.6 points.
Thiago Silva posted on social media after the match. He said, “I feel devastated. It wasn't a good day for us. “I want to apologize to everyone for the loss, and especially to my teammates who I trust and support me every day.”
He continued, "All responsibility lies with me. I will gather my strength and come back stronger."
Thiago Silva remains a key player for Chelsea in the 2023/24 season. He has continued to play since pre-season and appeared as a starter in all 13 Premier League games. He desperately needs a break as he is 39 years old, but he is not being granted one due to Chelsea's team situation.
His contract expires next summer, but Silva, 39, is believed to be considering whether to continue his career beyond 2024. Silva admitted after his last game against Manchester City that he was getting older and his body was not working as it should.
Asked about dealing with Haaland, he said: “It wasn’t easy. It's getting increasingly difficult every day. This is because you have to give up a lot to maintain the highest level. But I won't act pitiful. “It’s something I chose to do,” he said.
Silva continued, “Halland is not only technically excellent, but he is also fast more info and good at heading. It's not surprising that he scored two goals today. Especially considering my age, it is really difficult to stop a player like Haaland. I also find myself nearing the end of my career. But I am so proud of everything I am living at this moment,” he said, making everyone’s eyes blush.