Glenn Hoddle believes Thiago Silva is the only ‘shoo-in’ to start for Chelsea

Glenn Hoddle has claimed that Thiago Silva is the only guaranteed starter for Chelsea following their goalless draw against Fulham on Friday night.

The Blues spent a staggering £323m in January and dropped record signing Enzo Fernández straight into their starting line-up, while Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke and David Datro Fofana also made their first appearances at Stamford Bridge.

But the Blues couldn’t find their way out, and Hoddle believes Graham Potter still has some issues to work out to get the best out of his team, with Silva, who signed on for free in 2020, the only player who needs to be on the sheet. of the team.

‘They’re not quite there. There’s something missing there and it’s hard for Graham Potter to pick the best team for him, he doesn’t know the best team for him by any means,” Hoddle told Premier League Productions.

Even going into the transfer window, he was still trying to find his system and balance in all departments. I think Thiago Silva is a favourite, he is essential, but all the others are a hodgepodge.

Glenn Hoddle believes Thiago Silva is the only ‘shoo-in’ to start for Chelsea at the moment

Hoddle feels Graham Potter has a lot to consider as he tries to figure out his best XI

There is much work to be done. It has lovely material to make a beautiful outfit, but it will take longer with so many new players.”

Chelsea made eight signings in January and have signed 18 players since the start of the season under owner Todd Boehly.

But all eyes were on Fernández on Friday following his £107m transfer from Benfica on deadline day.

The World Cup winner from Argentina made a sure start to his Chelsea career, playing as a midfielder behind Mason Mount and Conor Gallagher.

Hoddle liked what he saw of Fernandez but hopes he will play later once he settles into West London life.

‘I thought Fernández played well. He looks like he’s going to get better and better and he’ll probably play in a more advanced position instead of just starting,” Hoddle said.

Hoddle was impressed by Enzo Fernández on his debut, but believes his role could change soon