Over the weekend, former Chelsea star Thiago Silva made a return to Stamford Bridge and watched his former team take on Brentford in a crucial Premier League match.
The 39-year-old, who now plays for Fluminense, shared a heartfelt moment on social media, posting photos of himself and his son in the stands, footballrover reports.
Silva captioned the images “beautiful memories,” reflecting on his time at the West London club.
Chelsea’s scrappy victory with a nod to Silva’s legacy
The former Blues defender watched closely as the Blues secured a 2-1 win over Brentford, keeping their title hopes alive despite a clumsy finish.
The first goals came through Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson, with Cucurella opening the scoring in the 43rd minute.
A late strike from Jackson sealed the win after multiple saves from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez had kept Brentford at bay.
Although Brentford pulled one back with a goal from Bryan Mbeumo in stoppage time, the Enzo Maresca side held out to snatch all three points.
Despite the win’s chaotic nature, the West London side showed resilience, outdoing their expected goals (xG) of 2.13.
The victory keeps the Blues just two points behind Liverpool in the Premier League, although the Reds have a game in hand.
Thiago Silva’s impact on Chelsea’s legacy
Thiago Silva, who made over 150 appearances for Chelsea since his arrival in 2020, left the club at the end of the 2023/24 season.
During his time at Stamford Bridge, Silva won the UEFA Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, and UEFA Super Cup, sealing his place in Chelsea’s rich history.
The Brazilian international now continues his career at Fluminense, where he signed a two-year contract.
Though his Premier League journey has ended, Silva still revels in his beautiful memories from Stamford Bridge, and it will undoubtedly remain a part of his football legacy.
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