Asked before the match what Thiago Silva … The 36-year-old has an unrivalled wealth of experience in the Chelsea squad; he had made 86 appearance in the Champions League prior to last night's fixture and guided Paris Saint-Germain to the final of the competition last season. Instead, we’re back to the Christensen-Rudiger-Azpi trio at the back that served us so well with Silva out injured. Silva joined Chelsea … His role in the team was to be a leader on and off the pitch. But it was Chelsea's solidity at the back that won the day with Thiago Silva and Jorginho instrumental in a hugely impressive performance as they kept City's star-studded attack quiet. The Brazilian is fit tonight, and suspended for our next Premier League weekend after his West Brom red. Thiago Silva, meanwhile, was brought in last summer for these big games. He joined the Blues in August by signing a … Thiago Silva isn’t so lucky. Thiago Silva already makes ‘first contact’ with Chelsea over signing contract extension after dazzling in early start to life at Stamford Bridge By Oliver Dawnay 25th November 2020, 9:34 am Chelsea will have Thiago Silva available for selection again for this week's Champions League quarter-final second leg clash with Porto.. A couple of weeks ago the former Paris Saint-Germain defender was sent off against West Brom as the Blues were destroyed 5-2 at home to West Brom. PSG defender Thiago Silva looks likely to sign for Chelsea, but the 35-year-old hasn't played in the Premier League before, and is not typical of Frank Lampard's project. Silva was signed only a few weeks ago to be the missing piece to the team’s defense. Chelsea 'open discussions with Thiago Silva over extending his contract until 2022' after Brazil centre back's superb start to life in the Premier League. Thiago Silva has revealed his desire to keep playing at a high level with Chelsea and cited former AC Milan teammate Paolo Maldini as an example to follow. Thiago Silva has taken to social media to congratulate the Chelsea team after they secured their place in the FA Cup final next month. Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has hinted that he wants to sign a new contract with the club lasting until 2022. So if Thomas Tuchel wanted him in the team, this would be the time to use him. Frank Lampard has been blown away by Thiago Silva’s start at Chelsea (Picture: Getty) Chelsea are reportedly ready to take up the option of a second year for Thiago Silva … Would it work out?