Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has spoken out against the public criticism of Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino by the wife of defender Thiago Silva.
The incident occurred after Chelsea’s 4-2 defeat to Wolves, which prompted Silva’s wife Belle to call for Pochettino’s dismissal.
Carragher expressed his disapproval of the situation, stating that family members should refrain from publicly commenting on a manager’s performance.
He further emphasized that this kind of behavior puts the player in an uncomfortable position and should be avoided.
The former Liverpool player went on to praise Thiago Silva as one of the best centre-backs of his generation, but also acknowledged that there is now increased pressure on him due to his wife’s actions.
Carragher mentioned that Silva was recently benched in a game against Aston Villa, where the team had a great result with the two centre-backs playing exceptionally well.
Carragher’s comments were made during an interview with Sky Sports, where he also discussed the role of agents in such situations and the need for them to refrain from speaking publicly about players.
He stressed that it is not the first time such an incident has occurred and that it needs to stop.
As the situation unfolds, there is no doubt that the focus will be on Thiago Silva and how he handles the pressure and scrutiny that comes with his wife’s public criticism of the Chelsea coach.
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