THIAGO SILVA has come out in defence of teammate Enzo Fernandez after he was criticised by Brazilian media.
The big money deadline day signing suffered his first awkward moment in a Chelsea shirt as the Blues lost to Dortmund in the Champions League earlier this week.
With the game at 0-0, Fernandez found himself as the last man back at a Chelsea corner as Dortmund sprung on the counter attack.
Before long the midfielder was one-on-one with speedster Karim Adeyemi who ruthlessly charged at the Chelsea goal.
Fernandez was beaten for speed before the German forward went around Kepa Arrizabalaga and slotted home Dortmund’s goal.
Brazilian media outlet TNT made fun of the Argentine and posted a caption of “Call the Uber” on their Instagram page alongside a picture of a sheepish-looking Fernandez.
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But 38-year-old Silva hit back at their reporting.
He replied: “Lack of f**king respect huh!!! Be more serious with your work.”
The defender added a thumbs-down emoji with his message.
Chelsea now have their work cut out for the return leg at Stamford Bridge and will need to score twice against the Germans.
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But the Blues will be rueing their luck after spurning several chances at Signal Iduna Park.
The Adeyemi goal aside, Fernandez has enjoyed a brilliant start to life at Chelsea.
He’s put in multiple high quality performances from the midfield and has impressed fans with his passing range and ability to dictate tempo.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
