Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has reinstated Brazilian defender Thiago Silva to the starting XI for tonight’s match. Pochettino expressed that the decision to include Silva was straightforward, highlighting the player’s significant role in the team.
“The decision to bring Thiago Silva back into the side was not a difficult one. Thiago is a key player for us,” Pochettino stated. He further explained that Silva was previously rested as part of squad rotation. “The other day we made changes to give some players a rest. Now, the right decision is to play with Thiago and Axel,” he added, indicating that Silva will be playing alongside teammate Axel.
Player Profile:
- Name: Thiago Silva
- Club: Chelsea
- Position: Defender
- Nationality: Brazil
- League: Premier League
Pochettino, who is at the helm of Chelsea, has shown confidence in Silva’s abilities and importance to the team’s defensive line-up. Silva’s experience and leadership on the pitch are expected to contribute to Chelsea’s performance in the Premier League encounter.