Chelsea defender Thiago Silva facing race to be fit for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Liverpool… with groin injury threatening his chance to end Wembley hoodoo
- Thiago Silva suffered the injury against Crystal Palace earlier this month
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Thiago Silva’s groin problem leaves him in a race to be fit for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Liverpool – possibly his last chance to correct his winless streak at Wembley Stadium.
The 39-year-old played three finals at the national stadium for Chelsea and ultimately lost them all – in the FA Cup against Leicester in 2021 and then in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup against Liverpool, both in 2022 and settled on a penalty. shootings.
Silva missed Saturday’s Premier League match against Manchester City after suffering a groin injury in the previous match against Crystal Palace, which Mauricio Pochettino described as ‘minor’ last week.
In his absence, Axel Disasi and Levi Colwill were deployed at centre-back at the Etihad Stadium and impressed in the 1-1 draw.
Disasi in particular showed tremendous leadership in the backline as he was named man of the match.
Thiago Silva’s groin injury leaves him in contention to be fit for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final
The 39-year-old defender suffered the injury in the match against Crystal Palace
Silva is still trying to overcome the injury he suffered at Selhurst Park and even if Chelsea’s medics deem him fit before Sunday, Pochettino will have to decide whether to bring his experience back into the squad or put his faith in his youngster want to keep options.
Silva’s contract expires at the end of this season, so the Carabao Cup could be his last chance to lift a trophy at Wembley unless Chelsea can reach the FA Cup final.