{"id":605792,"date":"2021-12-22T08:19:46","date_gmt":"2021-12-22T13:19:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=605792"},"modified":"2021-12-22T08:19:46","modified_gmt":"2021-12-22T13:19:46","slug":"thiago-silva-extension-not-in-doubt-no-agreement-with-antonio-rudiger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/12\/22\/thiago-silva-extension-not-in-doubt-no-agreement-with-antonio-rudiger\/","title":{"rendered":"Thiago Silva Extension \u2018Not in Doubt\u2019; No Agreement With Antonio Rudiger"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to Fabrizio Romano<\/a>, the Thiago Silva contract extension with Chelsea<\/a> is \u2018not in doubt\u2019, and the Brazilian is set to stay until June of 2023. Romano also stated, however, that there is yet to be progress regarding Antonio Rudiger\u2019s situation. The German still hasn\u2019t reached an agreement with Chelsea, with Real Madrid pushing for his signature.<\/a><\/p>\n

Thiago Silva Extension \u2018Not in Doubt\u2019; No Agreement With Antonio Rudiger<\/h2>\n

Rudiger Key to Chelsea Success<\/h3>\n

Under Thomas Tuchel, there has arguably been no player more important than Antonio Rudiger. The centre-back has gone from a dispensable member of the Blues\u2019 squad, to one of the most invaluable. Yet, despite this invaluable nature, it seems as though Chelsea are unwilling to match his requests regarding a new contract. And this has created a major dilemma.<\/p>\n

Whilst Chelsea have an endless depth of talent, losing Rudiger would represent a major loss, especially whilst tying Silva down for another year. The partnership that the two have built in the past year or so is up there with the best in the league; it has helped Chelsea to a European honour. So to rip that partnership up and throw it away would be an incredible waste of resources.<\/p>\n

From the outside looking in, it seems like Chelsea are being forced to pick between Silva and Rudiger, with Silva the one set for a new contract. It must be said, however, that given their respective ages, Rudiger should not be the player left out in the cold. His demands may be more than that of Silva\u2019s, but, the fact is, he has performed to a world class level for a consistent enough time now to qualify for certain demands. It\u2019s up to Chelsea to match those demands.<\/p>\n

At 37, Silva isn\u2019t getting any younger, and picking him over Rudiger could turn out to be a costly error.<\/p>\n

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