Chelsea defender Thiago Silva says he is not worried by the speed of the Premier League - despite turning 36 the day before his debut for the club.
The Brazil centre-back joined Frank Lampard's Blues on a free transfer last month, after winning seven straight league titles with Paris St-Germain.
Silva will play in Wednesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie at home against Championship side Barnsley (19:45 BST).
“Age is just a number on your document," he said on Tuesday.
"I don't worry [about the speed of the Premier League] at all.
"Physically, I feel very young and I’m very well prepared for this.