Frank Lampard’s next target is to complete the move of the aging defender from Brazil, Thiago Silva, who has just been on a free transfer from PSG.
Chelsea’s plans to bring in the Brazilian defender are apparently not playing games. Launching from the page Express, Wednesday (26/8/2020), Lampard is even reportedly going to make Thiago Silva the new captain of his team next season.
The former AC Milan player is believed to be able to give more confidence to the Chelse defense line, which has a red report during 2019-2020 yesterday. The defense sector should have been Frank Lampard’s next focus.
This is considering how fragile Chelsea’s back line is this season. Kepa Arrizabalaga’s goal conceded up to 54 goals during 2019-2020 yesterday.
This record makes Chelsea the team that has conceded the most goals from the occupants of the top five positions in the 2019-2020 Premier League standings. That number is even the same as a team like Brighton & Hove Albion which is in 15th place!
Several top teams are also reportedly ready to accommodate Thiago Silva, who chose to end his contract at PSG at the end of this season.
Moreover, the player himself has just swallowed a bitter pill after failing to bring PSG to the 2019-2020 Champions League trophy. Les Parisisens narrowly lost 0-1 to Bayern Munich in the final.
This situation can be used by Chelsea to persuade the player to join Stamford Bridge, who will play in the Champions League next season. The big change in their squad this summer could also be a draw for Thiago Silva’s signature.
Chelsea legend Gustavo Poyet thinks Silva will be a very positive addition to the Chelsea defense. Especially in the 2019-2020 season, Chelsea does have complex problems in their defense.
“In my opinion, Silva is an extraordinary player. I realize that he is already 35 years old, but it feels like you need that experience, “Poyet explained, as reported by Talksport, Thursday (27/8/2020).
“Teams that as a club have a strategy to walk with young players, they also need experience: from goalkeeper, one from center back, one in midfield, and striker,” he continued.
“They can’t just rely on young players in all positions at this point. So I feel that it (Silva’s presence at Chelsea) will help you to make the other players more comfortable, ”said the 52-year-old man.
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