Chelsea defender Thiago Silva is reportedly set to miss two crucial upcoming matches against Leeds United and Borussia Dortmund due to a knee injury.
The Brazilian defender was forced off during Chelsea’s 2-0 loss at the hands of Tottenham on Sunday. He will undergo scans on his left knee and is likely to be sidelined for at least a week
The news comes as a huge blow for the Blues, who are due to face Leeds United in the Premier League on Saturday before welcoming Borussia Dortmund to Stamford Bridge for a crucial Champions League round of 16 second-leg tie. They are currently trailing the German giants 1-0 on aggregat
Silva stood up as Chelsea captain against Tottenham after club skipper Cesar Azpilicueta went off with a nasty head injury against Southampton last week. Unfortunately, he could only stay on the pitch for 19 minutes before being substituted for Wesley Fofana.
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