Ex-England star, Gary Lineker, has lauded Chelsea defender, Thiago Silva following his outstanding performance in side’s 2-0 victory against Lille on Tuesday.
The 61-year-old tagged the former Paris Saint-Germain’s player as ‘ridiculously good’ after the game.
The 37-year-old Silva get involved in making history for the Blues who become the first English club to win five consecutive home matches without conceding a goal in Europe.
The fifth victory was their last night’s win over Jocelyn Gourvennec’s men in the Champions League round of 16 first-leg.
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Thomas Tuchel’s team beat Lille at Stamford Bridge with the two goals from the German striker, Kai Havertz and the USA captain, Christian Pulisic.
Chelsea kept a clean sheet in the game, with Silva being dominant from the start to the end of 90 minutes.
Silva suppressed attacks from Jonathan David and Jonathan Bamba of the opponents as a hosts of fans gave kudos to the player on social media.
Lineker wrote on Twitter: “How good is Thiago Silva? I’ll answer that myself: ridiculously good.”
“A wonderful defender who’s defying Father Time.”
