UCL: Chelsea defender speaks on emotional return to San Siro

Chelsea defender Thiago Silva during a press conference in Italy was asked about his emotions on his return to San Siro, where he spent three of the most important years of his career and won the Serie A title in 2011.

After over a decade, Silva has returned to his former home to face his old club.

Silva admitted it will be a big occasion, not just for him but for his family too.

‘I’m very happy and excited to be here again 11 years since my last time and of course all the nice experiences I’ve had here come back to my mind. So of course I’m very excited and tomorrow night I will be even more excited and moved.

‘I can tell you that I will have to be mentally strong and focused on the game because of course there’s going to be great emotion.

‘My wife was very moved when we played against AC Milan in London so for sure tomorrow night my wife will cry from the emotions, but I hope that in the end, we will be able to laugh together after a good win, that is the most important thing.’