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‘Didn’t want to spend it like Christmas!’ - Thiago Silva explains furious reaction after Chelsea’s nervy win against Luton as he aimed to avoid repeat of Wolves loss

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The <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-player-ratings-luton-town-cole-palmer/blt5699112a5714767e" target="_blank">Blues raced into a 3-0 lead at Kenilworth Road on Saturday</a>, with Cole Palmer notching a brace and Noni Madueke also scoring. However, they so nearly through it away. Luton pushed hard in the second half, with Ross Barkley and Elijah Adebayo both scoring in the final ten minutes to set up a nervy finish. Although Chelsea did hold on, Silva - who played the full 90 minutes - was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/watch-thiago-silva-chelsea-defender-pushes-camera-narrow-luton-win/bltbd3f73f0d7d6c12e#csa97b94583260303c" target="_blank">visibly angered at full time</a>, pushing a television camera away after the final whistle.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Following the game, the veteran defender took to Instagram to explain his actions. He posted an image on his story with the caption: "Every professional athlete will always be pushing themselves harder and thinking they can do better. In a highly competitive league, it’s the details that secure 3 points. I just didn’t want to spend New Year’s like I did Christmas, sorry”. 🤪<picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltd51d407cca8cf23f/GCoTorlWIAA_aSX.jpg?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltd51d407cca8cf23f/GCoTorlWIAA_aSX.jpg?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltd51d407cca8cf23f/GCoTorlWIAA_aSX.jpg?format=jpg" alt="Thiago Silva Instagram story" data-source="Instagram (thiagosilva)" data-copyright="Instagram (thiagosilva)" data-portal-copyright="Instagram (thiagosilva)" perform:prop="uuid:bltd51d407cca8cf23f;width:1161;height:2048"></picture>

WHAT THIAGO SILVA SAID

Silva turns 40 next September but he remains an indispensable part of the Blues first team. The Brazilian has failed to start just two of his side's Premier League games this season, most recently receiving a rare rest when starting on the bench for his side's<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-player-ratings-vs-crystal-palace-noni-madueke-christopher-nkunku-malo-gusto/blt6eadcdd9bec3941b" target="_blank"> 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace on December 27</a>.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Silva's Stamford Bridge contract expires at the end of the season and he has been linked with a move back to boyhood club Fluminense to conclude his career. However, recent reports have suggested that he may end up sticking around in London for another year. Not only is he still an important player for Mauricio Pochettino, his family - <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-thiago-silva-wife-russia-breakup/blt0a33e4f5abd0c5d9" target="_blank">including wife Belle</a> - are understood to be settled in the English capital.

WHAT NEXT?

‘Didn’t want to spend it like Christmas!’ - Thiago Silva explains furious reaction after Chelsea’s nervy win against Luton as he aimed to avoid repeat of Wolves loss | Goal.com Uganda

Thiago Silva has explained his furious reaction to Chelsea&apos;s nervy Premier League victory over Luton Town.