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'He's not a machine!' - Thiago Silva's wife issues a FIERY defence of her husband after a commentator criticised him for 'not attacking enough' during Chelsea's 4-1 defeat against Brentford... as she urges people to 'respect him' at the age of 37

Thiago Silva's wife Belle has leapt to the defence of her husband after claiming he was criticised for 'not attacking enough' during Chelsea's 4-1 defeat at home to Brentford.

The European champions were torn apart by their west London rivals at Stamford Bridge, despite taking the lead through Antonio Rudiger three minutes into the second half.

Two minutes later Vitaly Janelt smashed home from close range to equalise, before Christian Eriksen edged the visitors ahead in the 54th minute.

Thiago Silva's wife has leapt to his defence after he was criticised in Chelsea's loss to Brentford

Janelt then added his second and Brentford's third on the hour mark, and as Chelsea chased a late comeback Yoane Wissa sealed the rout three minutes from time.