Daily Mail · Feb 1, 2023
Thiago Silva insists Jorginho's exit has left a 'hole' in the squad
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has spoke of his sadness after former midfielder Jorginho left to join Arsenal on transfer deadline day.
The Italian midfielder's £12m move to the Premier League leaders on Tuesday sparked huge debate given Jorginho had moved to one of Chelsea's biggest rivals.
Silva outlined his disappointment at his former colleague's decision but insisted 'it happens' in football with a host of Premier League clubs striking last-minute deals for wantaway stars.
Brazilian stalwart Silva, one of Chelsea's biggest dressing room leaders, is confident Graham Potter's side will move on given their own huge spending, but admitted other players will have to 'make up for his absence'.