Graham Potter’s problems have increased after Chelsea confirmed that Thiago Silva damaged knee ligaments at Tottenham on Sunday, ruling the centre-back out of pivotal games against Leeds and Borussia Dortmund.
Silva was forced off during the defeat by Spurs after a challenge on Harry Kane during the first half and his absence will come as a major blow to Potter, who could be without the defender for up to six weeks. Chelsea’s head coach is under growing pressure after a damaging run of form and, although he is said to retain the complete backing of the hierarchy, that support could ebb away if he loses the next two games.
