Jamie Carragher has suggested that Thiago Silva’s time at Chelsea might be ending as he was overshadowed by younger teammates in the recent match against Manchester City.
Despite Silva’s potential return for the Carabao Cup final after an injury against Crystal Palace, fans might prefer the impressive defensive duo of Axel Disasi and Levi Colwill.
Their solid performance against City, earning Chelsea a point, led Carragher to praise Disasi, naming him the player of the match and drawing comparisons to Chelsea legend John Terry.
While Silva has been a standout defender since joining in 2020, his form this season has not been at its peak.
Despite this, manager Mauricio Pochettino has consistently relied on him throughout the Premier League campaign.
Carragher believes Silva’s time at Chelsea is coming to an end, citing his absence in recent significant away games.
With his contract expiring at the season’s end and considering the strong performances of Disasi and Colwill, Carragher sees it challenging for Silva to reclaim his place in the team unless due to injury.
Although Chelsea has the cup final ahead, Carragher emphasizes the importance of laying the groundwork for the future.
Given the potential partnership of Disasi and Colwill, along with the addition of another young center-back, Carragher suggests it’s time for Chelsea to move on from relying on Thiago Silva.
