Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has criticized the club's ownership decisions this season, following their Champions League exit to Real Madrid on Tuesday. The holders were defeated 2-0, completing a 4-0 aggregate rout, and Silva was left frustrated with the team selection made by manager Frank Lampard. The Brazilian defender has called for changes to be made, and pointed towards the club's new ownership and the £600 million investment in new players over the last two transfer windows.
Silva stated that the current period is a difficult one for the club, with indecision and changes in ownership causing problems. He also expressed that some players may become unhappy due to not being selected for the squad, and that a new strategy needs to be put in place to prevent making the same mistakes next season.
Despite facing an underperforming Real Madrid side, Chelsea couldn't secure the win and Lampard suffered his fourth defeat in four games during his unhappy return to west London. As the search for his permanent successor continues, Silva feels that the players need to take responsibility as well, and not just the managers.
The Brazilian defender may have played in his last Champions League campaign, as Chelsea currently sit in 11th place in the league. Silva admitted that it might have been his last match in the tournament, but he urged the team to continue working hard until the end of the season.