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'He is going to be fantastic for us': Frank Lampard backs Thiago Silva to overcome disastrous Premier League debut to become the leader of Chelsea's defence, despite mistake for West Brom's second goal in 3-3 draw

Thiago SILVA had a Chelsea debut to forget as he committed one of the worst mistakes of his glittering career as in a match Chelsea were lucky to escape with a draw.

The hugely decorated Brazil defender wore the captain's armband on his Premier League bow for Frank Lampard's side.

But he took his eye off the ball to allow it slip under his foot and gift Callum Robinson his second on the night as newly promoted West Brom raced into a three goal half-time lead.

Frank Lampard backed Thiago Silva after the defender struggled on his Premier League debut
Silva made a big mistake to allow Callum Robinson (R) to put West Brom 2-0 in front

The former Milan and PSG star had been substituted by the time Tammy Abraham scored Chelsea's injury-time winner.