Mauricio Pochettino is reported to have recently had a “private” conversation with Thiago Silva regarding his wife Isabelle’s contentious social media post.
This discussion followed Chelsea’s disappointing 4-2 loss to Wolves, which left them in 11th place in the Premier League standings.
The defeat intensified the scrutiny on Pochettino, and Isabelle’s post seemed to hint at the possibility of his dismissal.
She wrote, “It’s time to change. If you wait any longer, it will be too late.”
Pochettino has spoken to Thiago Silva about the controversial post, as he revealed to reporters at a press conference on Tuesday: “He came today to talk with me. I am not going to talk the way we were talking. The important thing is that he came and wanted to talk with me. He knows me after more than 10 years, who I am, and that we are a very strong coaching staff in the way we operate. Of course, he came to talk. We talked. It was private. And that’s it.’
With his current contract at Stamford Bridge scheduled to expire in the summer, Brazilian defender Thiago Silva’s future has also been a topic of great discussion.
The 39-year-old has openly admitted that retirement could be on the cards when his Chelsea career comes to an end, but he is in no rush to make a final decision at this stage. “We know [my career] is almost over, but it’s not the end yet, so pick the right time,” Thiago Silva said last month. “I’m still able to maintain a good performance. My numbers are good. This gives me the peace of mind to continue. Now, the future belongs to God. Let’s finish well here, in this and those four months and see what has to happen going forward. But I’m super relaxed about that.”
Chelsea is gearing up for an FA Cup fourth-round replay against Aston Villa scheduled for Wednesday night. Pochettino is counting on his team to bounce back to winning form ahead of their upcoming Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace on February 12th, following the replay.