Mauricio Pochettino has been under intense scrutiny at Stamford Bridge in recent weeks after his team lost 1-0 to Middlesbrough in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
Currently in 10th place in the Premier League, the club’s decision-making has been called into question following a significant outlay of funds in the transfer market.
The Argentine coach has been hampered by a string of injuries to his current squad, particularly in the defensive department.
Reece James is expected to be out for several months as he recovers from a hamstring injury, while Ben Chilwell, Trevor Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, and Marc Cucurella are also out.
The club is looking to add another defender in the January transfer window, and according to Portuguese outlet A Bola via SportWitness, the Blues’ £52 million bid for Benfica defender Silva has been rejected.
The 20-year-old centre-back is regarded as one of the world’s best young talents, with Benfica reportedly refusing to sell for less than his £86 million release clause.
Chelsea plays Fulham in a London derby on Saturday before facing Middlesbrough in the second leg on Tuesday.
