If Chelsea fans aren't convinced by some of Todd Boehly's ideas for English football or the Premier League then that might change if the American was to develop a cloning device. An anti-ageing one would also work in the curious case of Thiago Silva, but years don't seem to affect him like they do mortal humans.
Silva, who celebrates his 38th birthday today - September 22nd - is already entering a world of unprecedented achievement. He was a Champions League winner aged 36 and, having joined Chelsea at 35, has already played 89 times for the Blues.
His rolling contract, which will soon become a topic of discussion again as decisions are made as to if he feels ready to enter a fourth season in London. Given his success and level of performance so far this season - perhaps forgetting the mistake against RB Salzburg in Graham Potter's first match - the choice may well be down to Silva himself.
