BREAKING NEWS: More SAD NEWS has been announced for CHELSEA Star Thiago Silva ahead of Crystal palace Clash after he was benched in Thier last game against Everton.

Chelsea legend responds to Thiago Silva’s absence from Mauricio Pochettino’s starting lineup – walexsports.com

Frank Leboeuf has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Thiago Silva’s benching in Chelsea’s recent FA Cup match against Aston Villa, asserting that the decision was unrelated to comments made by Silva’s wife.

Following Chelsea’s back-to-back losses in the Premier League against Wolves and Liverpool, Silva found himself on the bench shortly after his wife seemingly called for Pochettino’s dismissal.

Pochettino insisted that the decision was purely tactical ahead of Chelsea’s 3-1 victory over Villa, a sentiment echoed by Leboeuf.

The former World Cup winner expressed on ESPN FC, “When things go awry, the coach often becomes the scapegoat.”

He added, “Players may start to question the coach’s decisions and tactics, but it’s essential to consider the source of the criticism.”

Regarding Silva’s wife’s alleged remarks, Leboeuf remained uncertain, stating, “I’m not entirely sure if Thiago Silva’s wife actually said those things.”

Leboeuf further explained, “Thiago Silva has been rested before, and it’s not necessarily due to his wife’s comments. Given his age of 39, it could have been a strategic move.”

He noted observing Pochettino’s supportive gesture towards Silva, indicating a harmonious relationship between them, “I saw Pochettino placing his hand on Silva’s shoulder, and they seemed to be in conversation. There was no apparent conflict between them.”