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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Chelsea defender Thiago Silva suffered knee ligament damage during Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Tottenham.<\/p>\n

The club have not said how long the 38-year-old Brazil captain is likely to be out following his scan on Monday.<\/p>\n

“Silva will now work closely with the club’s medical department during his rehabilitation to return to action as soon as possible,” said Chelsea.<\/p>\n

Silva will miss next week’s Champions League last-16 second leg against Dortmund, which they trail 1-0.<\/p>\n

The Champions League is the Blues’ last chance of silverware this season.<\/p>\n

He will also be absent as Graham Potter’s struggling side look to improve their dismal league form, including Saturday’s home Premier League game against Leeds United (15:00 GMT).<\/p>\n

Chelsea are 14 points from the top four and have only won twice in their past 15 games in all competitions.<\/p>\n

Silva signed a one-year contract extension this month, which will keep him at Chelsea until summer 2024.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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