Richards was impressed with how easily the Chelsea defender coped with the threat posed by Son Heung-min. Speaking of Silva’s performance against Spurs on BBC Radio 5 Live (via HITC), Richards said:
Thiago Silva had a complete game against Tottenham. Not only did the Chelsea defender put in an exceptional defensive performance, he also netted the opening goal from a corner.
Chelsea’s performance against Tottenham Hotspur was built on solid defense. The Blues nullified both Harry Kane and Son Heung-min. It is worth noting that two of Chelsea’s three goals were scored by defenders. One was from Thiago Silva while the other came from Antonio Rudiger.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was pleased with Thiago Silva’s performance
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has also lauded Thiago Silva’s performance against Tottenham Hotspur. Speaking of Silva’s performance after the game, Tuchel said:
Tuchel also admitted that he was not happy with his side’s performance in the first half. The Chelsea boss claimed the team lacked energy which needed changing.
As things stand, Chelsea are currently joint top of the Premier League alongside Liverpool. The Blues have picked up 13 points from their opening five matches, scoring 12 and conceding just once.
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