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THIAGO SILVA’S wife Belle said it’s “very difficult” to see Chelsea struggle.Veteran centre-back Silva, 38, has been a shining light in an otherwise torrid season for the Blues.
Thiago Silva’s wife, Belle, took to social media after Chelsea were beaten at ArsenalCredit: https://www.instagram.com/belle_silva/?hl=en
Belle admitted it was “very difficult” to see the Blues loseCredit: Getty
But wife Belle, who took aim at Chelsea earlier this season, admitted she feels helpless as the “situation worsens” at home.
Silva’s long-term partner took to Twitter after the Blues were beaten 3-1 at Arsenal on Tuesday evening,
Belle wrote: “Very difficult to see what I see on tv.
“At home the situation worsens because I don’t know how to help, what to say.
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“Very sad @tsilva3 you aren’t alone.”
The result means Chelsea have now lost all six games under caretaker boss Frank Lampard.
And overall the Blues are winless in their last nine games in all competitions – a run that stretches back almost two months.
Silva has played 31 times for the Blues this season, but has been helpless to stopping the club’s woes.
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Chelsea fans have even admitted they “don’t deserve” Silva on social media.
The defender himself hit out at the club’s transfer strategy last month as he lamented the turmoil at Stamford Bridge.
Speaking to TNT Sports Brazil, he said: “I think the first step has been made, an incorrect step, but it has been made.
“We can’t be blaming the managers if we don’t take responsibility. It’s a hard period for the club, with a lot of indecision.
“Change of ownership, new players arriving – we had to increase the size of the changing room because it didn’t fit the size of the squad.
“A positive point is that there are amazing players in the squad but on the other hand there are always players that are going to be unhappy.
“There is always going to be someone upset because not everyone can play. The manager can only pick 11 from a squad of 30-something – that’s tough.
“Some can’t make the squad, we signed eight in January, we need to stop and put a strategy in place otherwise next season we could make the same mistakes.” More

ARSENAL fans have claimed Mykhailo Mudryk “loves us” after his mature reaction to a laser being shone in his face during Chelsea’s defeat at the Emirates.Mudryk, 22, who ended up choosing the Blues over Arsenal in the January transfer window, was booed onto the pitch when he replaced Enzo Fernandez in the 71st minute on Tuesday evening.
A laser was shockingly aimed at Mykhailo Mudryk at the Emirates on Tuesday nightCredit: Getty
The laser was seen on Mudryk’s face on a number of occasionsCredit: Reuters
Mudryk shared this post on social mediaCredit: Instagram
And he was then subjected to a laser being pointed at his face on several occasions when he received the ball.
The vile act from someone inside the stadium was condemned by fans on social media as people called for a “lifetime ban”.
But Mudryk took a different approach, sharing an image of the laser on his face along with the caption: “It’s OK.”
In response, one Arsenal supporter said: “Wow he actually loves us. In another life Mudryk 🕊.”
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And another added: “He’s still flirting with us ffs.”
Meanwhile, Chelsea fans praised him for his “class” response to the incident.
And the Blues faithful are continuing to put their trust in the Ukrainian as they wait for him to flourish at Stamford Bridge.
One fan said: “They’ll need a lot more than a laser to stop him when he gets cooking 👌.”
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While another replied: “Bruh is going right to the very top 🔝 🥶.”
Mudryk arrived at Chelsea for a huge £97million in the January window.
He was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal before their London rivals swooped in to steal him away.
He has contributed no goals and two assists in 14 appearances for Chelsea.
But the entire team have struggled throughout the campaign – even more so in particular in recent months.
Since interim boss Frank Lampard took over, they have lost all six games.
Chelsea sit 12th in the Premier League table with five matches remaining – starting with a trip to Bournemouth on Saturday. More

THIAGO SILVA was one of a few Chelsea players to be praised by fans following their defeat to Arsenal.The Blues season went from bad to worse as they were beaten 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Fans were full of praise for Thiago Silva despite losing to ArsenalCredit: Getty
They were wowed by his clam clearance off the lineCredit: Reuters
The Gunners raced into a three-goal lead thanks to a brace from Martin Odegaard and a single goal strike from Gabriel Jesus.
However, it could have been even worse for Frank Lampard’s team if it were not for Silva.
The Brazilian defender was able to pull off a brilliant goal-line clearance to deny Gabriel Magalhães from making it four.
The Arsenal star headed goalwards but the ball was stopped on the line as Silva calmly used his knee to control it and then hoof it away.
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The moment saw commentator and former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher hail Silva as one “of the best defenders in the world”.
While Chelsea fans admitted that he was too good for the club on social media.
One supporter tweeted: “Thiago Silva, we don’t deserve you man! Another goal-line clearance.”
A second wrote: “Thiago to touch that ball on his lap before making an on the line Clearance… pure class and composure.. make we do celebrate small victories.. coulda easily been four.”
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A third commented: “Legendary Clearance….Thiago Silva 💙💙💙.”
A fourth said: “That classy goal line clearance from Thiago Silva though. Wheew 👏🏾👏🏾.”
While a fifth added: “That Thiago Silva’s goal-line clearance is one of the reasons why if I see any Chelsea fan-preferred line up and Silva is not there, I just call it trash and keep moving.”
In an eventful game for Silva, he was also involved in a row with Ben Chilwell after going 2-0 down. More

NEWCASTLE keeper Martin Dubravka revealed his hurt at the abuse dished out by the Toon Army for moving to Manchester United on loan.The Slovakian joined the Red Devils on a season-long switch in September following Nick Pope’s arrival.
Martin Dubravka was left hurt by Newcastle fan abuse following his Man Utd loanCredit: Getty
Dubravka had his loan ended in January after just three gamesCredit: Getty
Dubravka, 34, made just three appearances for United and fans questioned why he left to play second fiddle behind David de Gea.
The loan was cut short in January and he is back on the Magpies bench behind Pope having been number one since arriving from Sparta Prague in 2018.
And Dubravka said: “Some of the messages were very harsh.
“Some of them were very offensive, to my family and myself.
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“I was thinking, ‘do I deserve this, after five years being here, trying to do my best for the club?’”
Dubravka deleted his Twitter account, adding: “The abuse there…I didn’t expect that.
“I thought that when I was leaving that I’d always given my best for the club, for the fans.
“They are the best fans and they give a lot to the team, and they want loyalty back from the players.
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“But I’ve been loyal to the club for five years – I stuck with the club through bad times when we really struggled and needed points.
“I refused to leave at that time when other clubs made offers for me.
“I thought the fans would appreciate that and maybe understand my new situation.
“I knew De Gea is a legend, I knew the position I went there in, but I went because there were more competitions and potential games to play. That was the only reason.”
Dubravka, whose deal runs for another two years, has made just one appearance off the bench since returning to Tyneside.
He said: “To be in Manchester was a big challenge, it is a huge club, a huge fan base, but this is my home. My son was born here and is a Geordie.
“There was the other side of the fans who appreciated the time I’ve spent here, and they showed me love even when I came back.
“I always said this is the place where I found great people. They deserve success.” More

FOOTBALL fans want a “lifetime ban” for one Arsenal supporter.With Mikel Arteta’s title-chasers coasting home to a 3-1 win, a green laser was pointed at the eyes of Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk.
A green laser was shone at Mykhailo Mudryk during Chelsea’s defeat at ArsenalCredit: Reuters
Mudryk was expected to join Arsenal in January but ended up signing for ChelseaCredit: Reuters
The Ukrainian winger, 22, was widely expected to join the Gunners in January.
Mikel Arteta and Edu Gaspar had been locked in talks with Shakhtar Donetsk for months
And an agreement was edging closer as the two parties worked on a transfer fee.
But Chelsea emerged from nowhere to blow Arsenal out of the water with an £88million bid.
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And Mudryk ended up moving to Stamford Bridge instead of the Emirates, infuriating Gooners.
The forward got a taste of life in north London when he came off the bench in Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat on Tuesday.
But one Arsenal fan took things too far by shining a green laser into Mudryk’s eyes.
The dangerous item risks blinding those who look directly into it.
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And football fans, including Gunners supporters, went online to condemn the rogue behaviour.
One fan said: “Whoever that is shining the laser deserves a lifetime ban.”
Another declared: “Why are they pointing lasers at Mudryk? Weird bunch.”
One noted: “Classless. We are better than that.”
Another boomed: “I don’t like this behaviour, we don’t know the full story and how much it was Mudryk’s fault he ended up at Chelsea.”
One yelled: “I can’t stand the guy who is shining that dumb laser on Mudryk. This is really low.”
Another added: “Utter toxic. The ref should have stopped the match. The last was obviously putting Mudryk’s eyes in danger.” More