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THIAGO SILVA - 
CRYSTAL PALACE SHOWCASED HIS WEALTH OF DEFENSIVE EXPERIENCE
Patience is key as players need time to settle in. Against Palace, Thiago Silva showed exactly what he brings to the team and what has been missing for a while...
1/8
CRYSTAL PALACE SHOWCASED HIS WEALTH OF DEFENSIVE EXPERIENCEPatience is key as players need time to settle in. Against Palace, Thiago Silva showed exactly what he brings to the team and what has been missing for a while...
1/8
Defensive Exhibit 1:
Playing a high line has its merits but you risk getting countered. Thiago's vast experience allows him to stay calm during such moments.
- Doesn't panic
- Watches the play throughout
- Nullifies the through ball
- Still tries to maintain the high line
2/8
Playing a high line has its merits but you risk getting countered. Thiago's vast experience allows him to stay calm during such moments.
- Doesn't panic
- Watches the play throughout
- Nullifies the through ball
- Still tries to maintain the high line
2/8
Defensive Exhibit 2:
Just take a moment and admire his movement. He is constantly scanning what's happening around him before the cross is delivered. His positioning is perfect as he marks his man, stays close to Azpi in central position & still has the room to help Zouma.
3/8
Just take a moment and admire his movement. He is constantly scanning what's happening around him before the cross is delivered. His positioning is perfect as he marks his man, stays close to Azpi in central position & still has the room to help Zouma.
3/8
Defensive Exhibit 3:
He may be 36 but his thinking process is lightning fast. He could see the pass coming to his man a mile away. He intercepts the ball nonchalantly & even has the awareness to lay the ball to Jorginho. Turning a defensive situation for a possible counter.
4/8
He may be 36 but his thinking process is lightning fast. He could see the pass coming to his man a mile away. He intercepts the ball nonchalantly & even has the awareness to lay the ball to Jorginho. Turning a defensive situation for a possible counter.
4/8
Defensive Exhibit 4:
Once again defensively positioned brilliantly. So calm in the overall situation and still has the awareness to make sure the defensive header goes towards Jorginho so possession can be regained.
Top class defender!
5/8
Once again defensively positioned brilliantly. So calm in the overall situation and still has the awareness to make sure the defensive header goes towards Jorginho so possession can be regained.
Top class defender!
5/8
Passing Exhibit 1:
Not only defensively he's the kind of upgrade that was required for our team, with the ball he isn't half bad either!!
A sublime execution of this arrow-like pass to Chilwell deep in the opposition final 3rd.
6/8
Not only defensively he's the kind of upgrade that was required for our team, with the ball he isn't half bad either!!
A sublime execution of this arrow-like pass to Chilwell deep in the opposition final 3rd.
6/8
Passing Exhibit 2:
This is another notable attribute where previously too many sideways/slow passing has halted our build-up rhythm. Silva's predominantly looking for the direct pass forward to unsettle the opposition defensive structure.
7/8
This is another notable attribute where previously too many sideways/slow passing has halted our build-up rhythm. Silva's predominantly looking for the direct pass forward to unsettle the opposition defensive structure.
7/8
Passing Exhibit 2:
Once again due to the quick passing and especially through the middle, it allows for a quicker build-up which keeps the opposition on their toes. Silva could've gone to Azpi but he went direct to Werner for more impact.
Things are looking up...
8/8
Once again due to the quick passing and especially through the middle, it allows for a quicker build-up which keeps the opposition on their toes. Silva could've gone to Azpi but he went direct to Werner for more impact.
Things are looking up...
8/8
