CHELSEA star Thiago Silva has begun preparing for a managerial career by starting his coaching badges.
The Brazilian centre-back, 36, signed a one-year deal at Stamford Bridge after leaving Paris Saint-Germain for free in the summer.
Thiago Silva is preparing for life after his playing careerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Globo Esporte reports the veteran defender began a Brazilian football confederation (CBF) coaching course as part of his B Licence.
Silva was joined by former Blue Filipe Luis and ex-Spurs star Paulinho in beginning the transition during the pandemic.
Reportedly Luis, 35, is the keenest future boss out of the trio of Brazilian internationals.
Due to social distancing guidelines, all of Silva’s coaching classes were held online.
This helped all three players – Paulinho at Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande and Luis in Brazil with Flamengo – balance their busy schedules with the program.
In order to graduate from the course, face-to-face sessions and assessments will have to take place when the pandemic allows.
Silva told the CBF website he wasn’t sure he would become a coach after hanging up his boots but highlighted it was important for him to prepare for the possibility now.
He has made a stunning start to life in West London, helping the Blues keep four clean sheets in his seven Prem appearances.
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And reports suggest Frank Lampard’s side are looking to take up their option to extend his contract until 2022.
In the absence of club captain Cesar Azpilicueta and vice Jorginho, Silva has donned the armband for Chelsea, despite still learning to master English.
He has struck up a successful partnership with Kurt Zouma in the heart of the defence with the side unbeaten in 17 games in all competitions.
Ahead of a busy Christmas period, Silva’s wife Isabelle turned the couple’s new home into a festive winter wonderland with the help of a decorations company.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
