Thiago Silva defended Enzo Fernández from criticism for the Borussia Dortmund goal

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Chelsea fell 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Borussia Dortmund in Germany and, as happens with each meeting of these characteristics, hundreds of comments, analyzes and memes were generated on social networks. The difference in the result was marked by the German Karim Adeyemi, who with a fast run took several bodies from Enzo Fernandez and defined before the departure of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.

A Brazilian medium shared an image of the Argentine midfielder lamenting the goal against with a message in a mocking tone: “Call an Uber! Enzo Fernández is still looking for Adeyemi”. In less than a day, the publication had more than 300,000 likes and was not overlooked by a Brazilian teammate of the Argentine.

Thiago Silvastarter in last night’s match played in Signal Iduna Parkcame out to the crossroads: “Lack of p… respect huh!!! Be more serious with your work”. Despite the annoyance caused by the defeat in the first duel of the one-on-one series with the Champions League, the Rio defender was invaded by a sense of responsibility for putting journalists from his own country in their place who took advantage of the opportunity to add firewood to the tree fallen with the new world champion.

The publication of the discord: a Brazilian outlet mocked Enzo Fernández
The publication of the discord: a Brazilian outlet mocked Enzo Fernández

Enzo, who has just been hired by the English team for a multi-million dollar figurehe quickly gained ownership and played all 90 minutes in the three appearances in which he has been available with his new team so far (0-0 against Fulham, 1-1 against West Ham and the recent loss against the Germans).

For the Blues all is not lost: on Tuesday, March 7, they will have the chance to overcome the round of 16 series against the Germans at the stadium Stamford Bridgeremembering that there is no longer the difference of the visiting goal in the global scores.

Before, the cast directed by Graham Potter will have to face three commitments for the Premier League, a contest that has him relegated and in which he must raise his head as soon as possible so as not to be left out of the international cups in the following season. The Londoners will host Southampton, visit Tottenham and clash at home against Leeds United before meeting Borussia Dortmund again.

In the British league, Chelsea is tenth, 20 points behind leader Arsenal, and 8 units from the entry zone to the next Europa League.

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