Thiago Silva left Chelsea for Fluminense in 2024 after staying at Stamford Bridge for four years.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Brazilian international, Thiago Silva has issued a warning to his former club, Chelsea as they prepare to take on his new side, Fluminense in the semi-final of the Club World Cup on Tuesday night.
Speaking with Ge Globo via the Chelsea Chronicle, Silva told the West London club that Fluminense are prepared for the encounter.
He also said he will be helping the South American outfit with their preparations in a bid to beat Enzo Maresca’s side.
He went on to admit that even though he does not know a lot about the Chelsea coach, he is in touch with some of his players.
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Silva said: “The expectations are high, the apprehension is high, the anxiety is high for me to face them in a World Cup semi-final, trying to help the coaching staff with the interesting little details, things that will stay between us.
“I was staying there recently that I had a short time in London to see my children, so I went to training, anyway. Of course we can’t give too much away either, but we are prepared for this match. I think that is the most important thing, you know?”
“Whoever is on the other side, I think that Fluminense today has a special fan base, it has a special aura. I hope that can work tomorrow too.
“I don’t know [Enzo] Maresca that well, but I know a lot of the players there, I speak to them practically every week, some of them are very close to me.”
Silva left Chelsea in 2024 after staying at the club for four years, having joined them from Paris Saint-Germain
