Thiago Silva was the first player to break silence on 'legend' Frank Lampard following his Chelsea sacking – and the Brazilian now faces an awkward reunion with incoming boss Thomas Tuchel.
The former midfielder was dismissed by the club on Monday following a dismal run of five defeats in eight which left the club in ninth-place in the Premier League.
Former Paris Saint-Germain captain Silva, 36, claimed earlier this month that his old manager's sacking at the French club this season was 'predictable'.
With Tuchel now set to take over at Stamford Bridge in time for Wednesday's game against Wolves, Silva may now wish he hadn't made those comments about the German, with whom he won four major honours.