Thiago Silva has claimed he has been using his Chelsea connections to give Fluminense an advantage in their Club World Cup semi-final against the Blues on Tuesday.
Silva, 40, spent four years at Stamford Bridge between 2020 and 2024, and became a fan favourite after making 155 appearances for the club.
The defender was part of the Chelsea side that won the Champions League in 2021 and despite his age, he is still going strong in his homeland with Fluminense.
Silva has been a key cog in the Brazilian side during their run to the final four of the Club World Cup, where they remain unbeaten.