“Even if things are not going well, I can’t allow him or his wife to disrespect the manager of my club. I have instructed that he’d be left on the bench till we can sell him off” – Todd Boehly declares that a prominent player at Chelsea is to be cut off from the club and its activities due to evident tension between them and Mauricio Pochettino.

Chelsea’s Thiago Silva is poised to conclude his tenure with the club at the end of this season, with reports indicating an improbable contract extension. The veteran defender, a pivotal presence since his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, is nearing 40, prompting speculation that he may bid adieu to Stamford Bridge.

Complicating matters is the apparent strain in the relationship between Silva and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino. Instances of discord have been observed, notably during an animated touchline exchange between the two during Chelsea’s victory over Tottenham earlier in the season. The tension escalated with Silva seemingly snubbing Pochettino during a recent defeat to Wolves, where the manager’s attempts to engage the defender were met with indifference or obliviousness.

The Athletic’s report sheds light on Pochettino’s repeated efforts to capture Silva’s attention during the match, ultimately redirecting his focus to Enzo Fernandez as the 39-year-old defender remained unresponsive. Adding intrigue to the situation, Silva’s wife took to social media, hinting at the need for change and expressing a desire for Pochettino’s departure from the club.

As Silva approaches a milestone age and the palpable rift with Pochettino becomes more apparent, the prospect of an extension seems unlikely. The events on and off the pitch, coupled with the public sentiments expressed by Silva’s family, contribute to the speculation surrounding the Brazilian’s departure from Chelsea at the conclusion of the current season.