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Veteran defender Thiago Silva is 'ridiculously good' insists Gary Lineker... as Chelsea set new Champions League clean sheet record after Lille victory in last-16 tie

Gary Lineker took to social media to label experienced defender Thiago Silva as 'ridiculously good' after his superb performance in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Lille in the Champions League.

Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic both netted to guide the Blues to victory over the French side in the first-leg of the last-16 tie.

Thomas Tuchel's side kept a clean sheet in the match with the 37-year-old being dominate throughout shutting down attacks from Jonathan David and Jonathan Bamba at Stamford Bridge.

Gary Lineker has labelled experienced Chelsea defender Thiago Silva as 'ridiculously good'
The 37-year-old was dominant at the back for the Blues to help them keep a clean sheet in their 2-0 victory over Lille

The Brazilian international helped play a part in history as the Blues are now the first English team in history to win five consecutive home matches without conceding a goal in Europe.