Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino can see Thiago Silva entering coaching.

The veteran defender has been working with the club's youngsters as he recovers from injury.

“No, it is a good experience for him, and the kids also. If he wants to be a coach, he is experiencing a very good time," said Pochettino.

“He got injured against Palace, then after when he was available to play, Trevoh Chalobah was performing well.

“That's it. It was only a decision to play with one or another. I agree with you, we need to respect everyone and he has my respect, 100 per cent.

“Only we need to choose and before it was [Axel] Disasi and Levi [Colwill] - and now he is injured. Even for Levi, if he comes back tomorrow, I could decide to play with Chalobah because he is playing well.

“For me, it is about performing and deserving to play. It is not about the name or experience or because he is a legend or not a legend. Of course, [Silva] is training well now and waiting for his chance to play."