Silva gives reasons why remains in top form at Chelsea

Chelsea defender and Brazil star Thiago Silva in a statement spoke about why he continues to be in form despite his age.

Silva admitted he continues to play at a high level because he sees Chelsea as his responsibility especially since they have a young team.

Despite the many new signings, Silva remains Chelsea’s key player.

‘I have my responsibility to understand that we have a young team and that the team theoretically needs me and my help,’ he said via Chelsea website.

‘For me to help, I need to be physically well, I need to be well recovered. We have a great communication with staff, because I tell them that I need to be well.

‘If I’m tired, besides damaging the defence, I won’t be able to help my team. So we have this plan that is a little different to the other players, but I’m always on the [training] pitch, every day, I’m never outside of the game and I hope the season ends this way.”