Thomas Tuchel says age is not key factor in Thiago Silva’s Chelsea future

Thomas Tuchel sees no reason why Thiago Silva, pictured, cannot keep on extending his Chelsea career beyond the end of the season (Adam Davy/PA)

Thomas Tuchel has insisted age will have no bearing on Thiago Silva’s Chelsea future.

The evergreen Brazil defender turned 37 this week and is already the second oldest active Premier League player, behind Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster.