‘In that dressing room, he’s a great influence’ — Jamie Redknapp reveals why Chelsea player is a great signing for Chelsea
According to reports, Liverpool legend Jamie Redknapp reserved massive praise for Chelsea defender Thiago Silva after his fine performance against Tottenham last weekend.
With Hakim Ziyech having put Chelsea ahead with a stunning curling effort immediately after the restart, Silva headed in a fine goal to make the scores 2-0.
The veteran defender put in a fine display all game, and Redknapp hailed him as a great signing for Chelsea, despite being 37 years of age. In the words of Jamie Redknapp, ‘He’s a Rolls-Royce of a player’.
Redknapp said of Silva after Chelsea’s 2-0 win: “We talk about great players and great signings, what a great signing he’s been,”
“There were a few people doubting him because of his age, but he has been incredible. He’s a Rolls-Royce of a player.
“And what a great influence he must be to the other players in that dressing room.”