Thiago Silva confronts indignant Chelsea followers following Carabao Cup loss

Chelsea defender Thiago Silva made his means over to the away finish at Riverside to confront annoyed Chelsea followers on Tuesday.

The Blues’ depressing season continued because the out-of-sorts membership misplaced 1-0 within the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final towards Middlesbrough, placing an finish to their three-game profitable run in all competitions.

Luckily for Mauricio Pochettino‘s aspect, they may have the prospect to place issues proper in a fortnight’s time once they host the second leg at Stamford Bridge for a spot within the ultimate.

The away supporters weren’t afraid to point out their frustrations at full time, nonetheless, with boos ringing spherical within the away finish as followers held out their arms to query the consequence.

Silva approached a bunch of followers, and seemingly departed on amicable phrases, high-fiving one supporter after what appeared to be an impassioned dialogue.

Thiago Silva confronted indignant Chelsea followers after shedding to Middlesbrough within the semi-final

The defender appeared to carry a quick dialogue earlier than making a swift exit from the away finish

He appeared to apologise to followers, who left London early for the lengthy journey to Middlesbrough

Phone footage of Silva’s strategy from the disgruntled followers has been shared on social media

Hayden Hackney’s opener was sufficient for Michael Carrick’s aspect to take a lead within the first leg regardless of Chelsea dominating possession and having 3 times as many efforts on purpose.

Chelsea had simply 5 efforts of their 18 on the right track, with Cole Palmer lacking two wonderful possibilities – together with one shot with virtually an open purpose to goal at simply yards out.

While a number of of the Blues gamers walked straight down the tunnel at full time, others went to clap the followers, who made their displeasure identified.

Silva was first over to the away finish and appeared to note the damaging reception from supporters.

He appeared to debate one thing with a bunch close to the underside of the stand, earlier than departing shortly after to some cheers whereas different followers continued to vent their frustration.

Armando Broja, Adam Gilchrist and Levi Colwill have been additionally seen clapping followers and watching on, with Broja seemingly operating over to ensure all was effectively with Silva.

Pochettino was requested concerning the scenario publish match, however mentioned he did not see it happen.

‘No, I did not see I did not see what was occurring,’ he mentioned. ‘I can’t say nothing.’

Later, nonetheless, he appeared to say that supporters have been indignant with dwelling followers quite than the group.

‘Don’t be confused as a result of the followers have been reacting to Middlesbrough followers, they have been implausible with us,’ he mentioned. ‘Thiago and a few gamers, they have been attempting to calm our followers as a result of I feel it was an issue between the followers. 

‘Be cautious the way you translate to the media or our followers. Don’t confuse our followers.’ 

Other Blues stars Levi Colwill (left) and Armando Broja (proper) watched occasions unfold nervously

Silva performed 90 minutes within the recreation however was unable to assist his aspect endure their newest defeat

Former Chelsea ahead Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink acknowledged that it is as much as the Blues gamers to repair the problems, talking on Sky Sports.

‘They must go over to the followers after all they aren’t going to be joyful,’ he mentioned. ‘But you at all times go to the followers and you bought to be sure that within the subsequent recreation we make issues proper.

‘Middlesbrough need to as a result of they actually wished to focus in the present day. They have been up towards a far superior aspect, definitely on paper, nevertheless it goes to point out you a well-organised well-determined aspect can work wonders towards the highest sides.

‘They have been very a lot up for in the present day.’