The wife of Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has hit out at the media for criticising the Brazilian during defeat to Brentford.

Chelsea were humiliated by the Bees 4-1 at home on Saturday.

After hearing a commentator take aim at her husband, Belle Silva issued a fiery response on her Instagram story.

"I'm here in my box at Stamford Bridge," Belle said. "I just listened right now to the commentator, who said that Thiago Silva is not attacking enough.

"Respect Thiago Silva because Thiago Silva arrived yesterday, Thiago Silva played for Brazil, Thiago Silva is very tired, Thiago Silva is 37 years old, he plays like he is 20 years old.

"So respect him, he's not a machine. He needs to relax, alright?"