One Chelsea player included in Premier League Team of the Week — not Gallagher or Madueke

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One Chelsea player included in Premier League Team of the Week — not Gallagher or Madueke

On Saturday, Chelsea finally secured their first win in seven games under Frank Lampard, beating Bournemouth 3–1 away from home.

Thiago Silva was the only Stamford Bridge star to make Garth Crooks' Premier League Team of the Week even though the Blues had failed to a clean sheet.

The BBC pundit said: "The tackle on Dominic Solanke looked like Thiago Silva had won the ball. Having seen the challenge on the analysis camera, it was clear he hadn't won the ball but his challenge did force Solanke to take a heavy touch.

"Forcing the striker to mistime his control of the ball is not an offence and the referee called it absolutely right. It was a crucial part of the match and it could be a turning point for Chelsea. Lampard may have a future at the club after all."

BBC's Premier League Team of the Week:

AuthorGeorgy TsepkovskiySourceBBCV
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