Chelsea interim head coach Frank Lampard has raved about Thiago Silva, claiming the Brazilian star is a "classy, brilliant player".
The Blues celebrated a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday. This was the club's first successful clash under Lampard following the sacking of Graham Potter.
Silva didn't have a flawless match and made a few mistakes. He was fortunate to avoid a booking for a late tackle on Dominic Solanke, and could have done better on the goal that Chelsea conceded. However, Lampard still was pleased with the player's contribution to the team's victory.
“Thiago is a credit in all aspects. He’s a classy, brilliant player. His career says it. He’s brilliant at looking after himself. At 38 or so, I was in the MLS at that point. I understand it. Especially as a centre-back to be playing in the Premier League," he said about Silva, via Football.London.
“He’s a great reference point for the young centre-backs we have in the team around him. Again, nothing but praise for Thiago in all aspects," the interim manager added.
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