Fluminense veteran defender, Thiago Silva has issued a warning to Chelsea ahead of both sides’ Club World Cup semi-final tie on Tuesday night.
Silva, a former Chelsea player, warned the Blues that Fluminense are prepared for the encounter.
The Brazilian also said that he will be helping Fluminense with their preparations in a bid to beat the Premier League west London club.
Speaking with Ge Globo via the Chelsea Chronicle, Silva said: “The expectations are high, the apprehension is high, the anxiety is high for me to face them in a World Cup semi-final, trying to help the coaching staff with the interesting little details, things that will stay between us.
“I was staying there recently that I had a short time in London to see my children, so I went to training, anyway. Of course we can’t give too much away either, but we are prepared for this match. I think that is the most important thing, you know?”
“Whoever is on the other side, I think that Fluminense today has a special fan base, it has a special aura. I hope that can work tomorrow too.
“I don’t know [Enzo] Maresca that well, but I know a lot of the players there, I speak to them practically every week, some of them are very close to me.”
Silva left Chelsea in 2024 after staying at the club for four years, having joined them from Paris Saint-Germain.
