Frank Lampard hails goalscorer Thiago Silva post-West Ham win

Frank Lampard has heaped praise on Chelsea defender Thiago Silva following the 3-0 win against West Ham in the Premier League.

Chelsea ended their run of back-to-back defeats in the league at Stamford Bridge on Monday with a win against the Hammers.

And Silva put Chelsea on their way after his bullet header put the hosts ahead inside ten minutes. 

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His performance at the back was another astute display and he showed his qualities once again.

Lampard was quick to throw praise on the 36-year-old, claiming he has exceeded all of his expectations.

“I remember playing in the Premier League at 36 and I couldn’t play like he’s playing,” Lampard told Sky Sports.

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“I could feel it at that stage of my career so I was probably a bit tentative [about him]. I knew he was a top player, he’d been a great player for a long time.

“But the pressures of the Premier League when you’ve never played here and played in France for quite a long time. No disrespect. 

Silva celebrating with Mason Mount who set the Brazilian up against West Ham.

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“He probably has exceeded it slightly but really I shouldn’t have been surprised.

“Now that I’m working with him I can see the quality, the preparation, the reading of the game.

“He’s really studious about the game, he’s been a great addition to us on and off the pitch.”

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