Chelsea, of course, had a lousy defensive record last season.
Les Bleus finished the 2019/20 crusade in possession of the worst defense of the 10 most sensitive teams in the Premier League.
This time, however, Frank Lampard the fortune of his camp.
Chelsea have lately the tightest defence of the English elite.
He has also conceded two goals in his last 8 outings in all competitions.
One of the main reasons for Chelsea’s defensive renaissance has, of course, been its lagging additions.
The effect of Edouard Mendy and Thiago Silva in specific was as transparent as the day.
The African, Kepa, oozes confidence, building the confidence of the players in front of him.
Meanwhile, the years of delight and wisdom of Thiago Silva’s game have shown for Chelsea in recent times.
Reece James even explained how the Brazilian had helped him:
“Thiago brought a lot of experience. I’ve played with him a few times. He helped me a lot.
“You can immediately see why he was one of the most productive in the world. He constantly tells me about games, helps me in my positioning, directs me and makes sure he talks to me before, during and after games. this adds up and improves performance. “
In turn, Silva will be rewarded for his clever start in life in England, through a contract extension.
When Silva signed for Chelsea in August, he agreed to a one-year contract with that of one more year.
And, according to a recent report from Italy, Les Bleus are already extending the agreement to prevent until 2022:
– Marco Conterio (@marcoconterio) 24 November 2020
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