Video: 'Son of a ****, not my fullback for the love of god': Fans love Thiago Silva's passionate reaction to tackle on James
Thiago Silva was in the stands at Stamford Bridge supporting Chelsea after being ruled out with an injury for a number of weeks.
His reactions, captured by his wife Belle Silva, show how passionately he supports the team even when he is not involved.
When Jude Bellingham lunged in with a dangerous tackle on Reece James, Silva was furious and he held nothing back in his reactions.
Thiago Silva was getting nervous at the end of the game just like the rest of us. #OnceABlueAlwaysABlue pic.twitter.com/dlr5lyAKUS
— Frank Khalid OBE (@FrankKhalidUK) March 8, 2023
He can be heard exclaiming: “Son of a ****, not my fullback for the love of god, red card!”
Later on he can be seen celebrating passionately when the full-time whistle blows, confirming Chelsea's progress into the next round.
Mahatutu: "How this man has come to Chelsea in the twilight of his career and become a Chelsea legend is incredible. Truly one of the best to wear Chelsea blue of all time."
Tatvam: "Once he hangs up his boots, he should be our Defensive coach. Fofana, Chalobah, Badia, Colwill All these young CBs will learn so much from him."
Samsop: "Build him a statue!"
Compte: "HES ONE OF US!!!"