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Frank Lampard Hails Thiago Silva's "Huge Influence" On Chelsea's New-Look Defence

Frank Lampard said he enjoyed coaching a player with so much "intensity in wanting to perform at the highest level" even in the twilight of his career at age 36.

Frank Lampard Hails Thiago Silvas "Huge Influence" On Chelseas New-Look Defence
Thiago Silva arrived at Chelsea on a free transfer from PSG in August.© AFP

Frank Lampard has hailed Thiago Silva's "huge" influence on Chelsea's new-look defence after they recorded five consecutive clean-sheets for the first time in a decade. The Brazilian centre-back arrived at Stamford Bridge on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in August as one of the pieces in an extensive summer rebuild. "His influence has been huge," said Lampard, whose side host Sheffield United in the Premier League on Saturday. "Even without the language his professionalism has been very clear. That rubs off on players, they respect him.


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