Here are your latest football.london Chelsea headlines on Sunday, April 3.
Thiago Silva's wife hits back at critics after what was said during Chelsea's loss to Brentford
Thiago Silva's wife Belle has hit back at some comments made during Chelsea's heavy thumping at the hands of west London rivals Brentford in the Premier League.
Silva, 37, was away during the international break with Brazil and only played as he came back one day earlier than Christian Pulisic, as revealed in Thomas Tuchel's pre-match press conference on Friday. So no wonder his performance was described as 'uncomfortable' in football. london's player ratings from the contest.
Perhaps the most uncomfortable Thiago Silva has looked in a Chelsea shirt for a long while. The movement of the Brentford front two, Toney and Bryan Mbeumo, was problematic for the Brazilian, and the Bees were able to drag him out of position when part of a centre-back duo. The Brazilian was more composed in the middle of a three, but the visitors were ahead at that stage of the contest. 5', his rating read.
A certain 'attacking' remark was made against Silva during the commentary, and Belle wasn't having any of it when she came to her husband's defence. He looked mentally fatigued due to his exploits during the most recent March international period with his home nation Brazil.
She ranted on her Instagram account @bellesilva: 'I'm here in my box at Stamford Bridge. I just listened back to the commentary right now and what the commentator said.
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Chelsea Supporter's Trust post-anti-Ricketts Family Poll Results
As things currently stand, there have been multiple fan-led movements to prevent the Ricketts family from acquiring the ownership rights of Chelsea Football Club despite Bruce Buck's best efforts.
Following a litany of highly problematic reports presenting quotes and images from the Ricketts family which have left fans with little choice but to actively protest.
The Chelsea Supporter's Trust posted a snap poll to gauge their member's reaction to the idea that the Ricketts family could potentially be Chelsea owners. Taking to Twitter to announce the result, CST stated:
72% currently do not have confidence that the Ricketts family would run an inclusive and successful club. 77% do not support the Ricketts family's bid. The CST does not currently believe it is in the best interests of our members for the Ricketts bid to succeed.
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Mason Mount calls Christian Pulisic after World Cup Groups Announced
Christian Pulisic is leading a revolution in the USMT. His side looks far better than any United States side of the past two decades.
Having already secured a major trophy winning the Gold Cup, Pulisic's side will be aiming to reach the knockout rounds of the World Cup for the first time in eight years.
When speaking to Sky Sports about the World Cup Group Stage draw, Pulisic explained: "Of course playing against England is exciting. It's funny, you know, the first call I got was from Mason on my team, and we're already talking, excited, looking forward to the game".
"It's obviously a big team (England), and I know a lot of these guys, but I think it's a really nice match up and something that we're definitely excited about".
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