Ronaldo, Messi, Drogba – Thiago Silva lists top ten toughest strikers he’s faced – Talk Chelsea

He has confronted the likes of the easiest strikers within the enterprise. From Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Lionel Messi to Didier Drogba and Cristiano Ronaldo, Thiago Silva has performed with and in opposition to a few of the most unbelievable footballers this technology.

Ever since shifting to Chelsea from Paris, Silva has appeared twenty-one times for the Blues. The thigh injury he sustained in opposition to Tottenham has sat him out for many of Chelsea’s matches below Tuchel. However now he’s shut to creating a return and was on the bench for Everton’s conflict.

Forward of Chelsea’s go to to Elland Street to face Leeds United, Silva spoke to the official Chelsea website on the very best strikers he’s confronted in his superb profession.

‘Class, intelligence, approach and magic’ are the 4 phrases the veteran used to explain the cream of the crop he’s confronted.

“The ten strongest & most troublesome gamers that I had the possibility to play in opposition to are: Di Maria, due to his technical high quality and his unbelievable left foot. Mbappe, due to his pace and technical high quality as properly,” he stated.

Including additional, Silva stated:

“Drogba, due to his bodily power & regardless of being extremely sturdy, he nonetheless has lots of technical ability. Firmino, very clever in his motion that leaves defenders a bit misplaced. Romario, his intelligence within the field. He’s the very best I’ve seen within the field.

Transferring on to his prime 5 checklist of greatest forwards:

“Adriano, like Drogba, he’s an unbelievable pressure with an unbelievable highly effective left-foot penalty shot. I’m going to say Ibrahimovic as a result of he’s somebody who impressed me. I had the possibility to play with and in opposition to him. He’s the fourth greatest in my checklist.”

Silva’s prime three comes as no shock.

“Neymar then, due to his class, intelligence and magic. He has technical high quality and talent to create out of nowehere,” he added.

“Second, Cristiano Ronaldo. His professionalism, dedication and fervour for soccer. I love him for his dedication and all the pieces he has achieved. First, Messi, as a result of he has unbelievable high quality and a God-given present. Additionally, due to the skilled he’s. For me he’s the very best.”

Silva spoke of yet one more participant, who is taken into account by some as the very best ever No.9.

“I might additionally point out Ronaldo the Phenomenon however I didn’t have the chance to play with or in opposition to him,” stated Silva.

The Chelsea defender is now 36-years-old and possesses unrivalled expertise below his belt. His presence will show to be very important in Chelsea’s run throughout three competitions.