The length of the former Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan defender’s injury is unknown, but his absence is another blow to Graham Potter, the club’s under-fire manager, who has only managed two victories in the team’s last 15 games overall.
“Scan findings have revealed damage to Thiago’s knee ligaments,” the club stated in a statement. “He will now work closely with the club’s medical staff during his rehabilitation to return to play as soon as possible.”
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Silva has missed just three of Chelsea’s Premier League matches this season.
The 2021 European champions have spent half a billion pounds on new players since being taken over by a group led by American Todd Boehly, including signing centre-backs Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli and Benoit Badiashile from Monaco.
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