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Gallas: Thiago Silva can't handle another season at Chelsea

Chelsea veteran Thiago Silva should call time on his career at the Stamford Bridge club.

That is the view of former defender William Gallas, who spoke after Chelsea's 4-1 loss to Liverpool.

While Gallas is full of admiration for Silva's qualities, he believes the veteran is past his best.

Speaking with Genting Casino, Gallas said: "I absolutely love Thiago Silva. I have huge respect for everything that he has achieved in his career. I also have huge respect for what he has shown at Chelsea this season.

"Once again, he has been Chelsea's best player, which is remarkable when you consider he is thirty-nine years old. If he wasn't performing at the highest level, then I would say, but I can't criticize Thiago.

"I don't think he has one more season in the Premier League left in him. I don't know if he can give another year, but let me reiterate, Thiago Silva has been absolutely magnificent for Chelsea. I'm sure he will be thinking about his future."

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