Chelsea Star’s Career Over After Draw Against Man City, According to Jamie Carragher
Jamie Carragher, former Liverpool player and current football pundit, believes that Thiago Silva’s days at Chelsea are numbered. The 39-year-old defender was upstaged by his younger teammates during the recent match against Manchester City, leaving Carragher to question Silva’s future at the club.
Silva suffered an injury during the game against Crystal Palace and was subsequently ruled out for the City match. However, he may be fit in time for the upcoming Carabao Cup final. Despite this, some fans are hoping that Silva doesn’t play against Liverpool, as the young center-back partnership of Axel Disasi and Levi Colwill performed exceptionally well at the Etihad.
The solid defensive display from Disasi and Colwill helped Chelsea secure a point against Pep Guardiola’s side. Carragher even named Disasi as the player of the match and compared him to Chelsea legend John Terry. The performance of the young duo has raised doubts about Silva’s role in the team.
Silva has undoubtedly been one of the best defenders of his generation and has been a fantastic player for Chelsea since joining the club in 2020. He was even voted as the club’s Player of the Year last season. However, this season he hasn’t looked 100%, yet manager Mauricio Pochettino has continued to rely on him, with Silva playing nearly every minute of the Premier League campaign.
Carragher, however, believes that it is time for Silva to step aside. He stated on Sky Sports, “I think with his age, his contract’s up at the end of the season and when you see those two players [Disasi and Colwill] in together… I think it makes it very difficult for Thiago Silva to come back into the team between now and the end of the season – unless someone gets injured.”
Looking ahead, Carragher suggests that Chelsea should start building for the future and consider giving opportunities to their young center-backs. The club already has promising talents like Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana in their squad, so they would be well covered if and when Silva leaves.
The future of Silva has been a topic of speculation, especially after his wife Belle criticized Pochettino on social media following a loss to Wolves. She later apologized for her comments. It seems that Carragher’s assessment aligns with the growing sentiment that Silva’s time at Chelsea is coming to an end.
In conclusion, Thiago Silva’s career at Chelsea appears to be on the decline. Despite his past achievements and contributions to the team, the emergence of young talent like Axel Disasi and Levi Colwill has raised doubts about Silva’s future role in the squad. With his contract set to expire at the end of the season, it may be time for Chelsea to start building for the future and give opportunities to their promising young center-backs. Only time will tell what lies ahead for Silva, but it seems that his days at Chelsea may be numbered.