Chelsea legend Thiago Silva, who returned to Fluminense this summer after four remarkable years in London, was recognised in heartfelt fashion by his former club following the Club World Cup semi-final clash.

Former Chelsea defender Thiago Silva described Joao Pedro as “special” after his two goals sent Silva’s Fluminense out of the Club World Cup. The Brazilian defender came up against his old club in the semi-final of the new tournament but Pedro’s brace on his first full start was enough for the London side to progress,

Thiago Silva has described Joao Pedro as a ‘special’ player after his two goals sealed Chelsea ’s 2-0 win over Fluminense to reach the Club World Cup final.