“We are having a big game on Monday Vs Totheham and that’s why I feel this is the right time to come out to the media to tell the world why Mauricio Pochettino keeps on treating me like a Nobody”- Chelsea Defender Thiago Silva  speaks out about why he lost his starting spot.

Thiago Silva has offered a glimpse into his relationship with Chelsea’s manager, Mauricio Pochettino, as he approaches the final stages of his current contract with the club. The seasoned Brazilian defender has been a consistent presence on the pitch, having played every minute of Premier League football this season. This has been an unexpected development, as initial plans were to carefully manage his workload due to his age, 39 years.

The intention was to provide ample rest, possibly on certain weekends, but unforeseen defensive injuries to players like Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, and Axel Disasi have thrust Silva into a regular starting role.

Unfortunately, Fofana won’t be returning until the spring of 2024. Nevertheless, both Disasi and Badiashile are back in action. Silva was recently given some respite during Chelsea’s 2-0 Carabao Cup victory over Blackburn Rovers.

The fact that Silva had accumulated 900 minutes of Premier League play by November was not part of the original season plan. However, Silva has unveiled the key strategies he employs to maintain his peak physical condition.

During an interview with the Guardian, Silva walked fans through his daily routine, commencing at 8 a.m. and involving an arrival at Cobham by 8:45 a.m., pre-training preparations, the training session itself, post-training recovery at the club, and a two-hour session in a hyperbaric chamber at home.

He emphasized the essential support of a team of professionals, encompassing dietary considerations, snacks, dinner, and dietary supplements. Additionally, Silva spoke of the significance of family time and occasionally attending his children’s training sessions at Chelsea’s academy, all the while underlining the theme that “less is more” in his current routine.

Silva’s wealth of experience has enabled him to offer alternative perspectives on tactics or issues while on the pitch, which has proven beneficial to Pochettino. Conversely, Pochettino’s influence has played a pivotal role in enhancing Silva’s fitness levels and pushing him out of his comfort zone. Silva acknowledged this collaborative dynamic, stating, “Pochettino has helped me a lot with my fitness.”

As Thiago Silva approaches his 40th birthday next year and his contract at Stamford Bridge draws to a close next summer, there has been significant speculation about his future. Yet, as he discussed his role in supporting Pochettino, Silva subtly hinted at a potential future role within the world of football. Silva conveyed his role as a type of “manager” on the field, observing the game from the rear and offering insights to both his teammates and the coaching staff.

He underscored the importance of communication in preventing mistakes and striving for continuous improvement, ultimately emphasizing the crucial nature of this player-manager relationship within the team’s dynamic.