One pundit from Sky Sports has observed that a current Chelsea player is no longer a regular starter under Mauricio Pochettino’s management this season. Pochettino’s team has shown notable improvement recently, evidenced by their impressive performances and results, including a recent victory against Aston Villa and a draw against Manchester City. These performances hint at a positive trajectory for the team, although some Chelsea supporters may still exercise caution.
In the match against City, the defensive and attacking displays were particularly noteworthy. Sky pundit Jamie Carragher highlighted the stellar performance of Axel Disasi and Levi Colwill as center backs, suggesting that Thiago Silva, who has been a key figure for Chelsea, may struggle to reclaim his starting position due to their form.
Carragher emphasized the age of Silva, whose contract is expiring soon, and suggested that the emergence of Disasi and Colwill, along with the potential addition of another young center-back, could signal the end of Silva’s tenure at Chelsea. He noted that while Chelsea still have the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool to contest, they should start focusing on building for the future, as there might not be much left to play for after the cup final. Overall, Carragher’s analysis suggests a changing of the guard in Chelsea’s defensive lineup, with younger talents potentially displacing established players like Thiago Silva.
