Frank Lampard has refused to blame Thiago Silva following the Brazilian’s error for West Brom’s second goal as he was robbed of possession by Matheus Pereira, who then set Callum Robinson away to score.

The Blues boss said: “Thiago Silva is going to be fantastic for us. He has been incredible in his career and absolutely, I will not look at him. I can talk about the mistakes, they are clear and I am open and honest about that.

“We are a team but we have to react around that and, to be fair, the team did in the second half.

“But, there is nothing on Thiago, I am sure he will stand up and say it was a mistake. But other than that, I thought he was pretty faultless in the game. That’s his first Premier League game done and in the bank. We will get a lot more from him as well especially as he gets fitter and as the whole squad get fitter.”

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Chelsea fans took to Twitter to praise academy product Mason Mount after his MOTM performance for Chelsea on Saturday.

The midfielders goal inspired an immense comeback which saw them come from 3-nil down to rescue a point away to West Brom.

Chelsea have been spending big this summer, and one fan was quick to highlight how Mount stood out despite the big name, big money signings.

Mason Mount’s game by numbers vs. West Brom:

◉ Most shots
◉ Most shots on target
◎ 2nd-most chances created
◎ =2nd-most ball recoveries

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Lionel Messi has criticized Barcelona for the way they have treated Luis Suarez after it was made clear he was no longer a part of the club’s plans.

The Catalan giants’ talisman shared an emotional tribute to his friend and former teammate following the Uruguayan forward’s move to Atletico Madrid.

Suarez, who formed a strong relationship both on and off the pitch with Messi, made the move to Atletico on Thursday, ending six hugely successful years in Catalonia.

And Messi took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the situation – claiming Barca should have been more respectful in the way they let him go.

“I had already begun to imagine it but today I went into the dressing room and it truly dawned on me,” Messi wrote. “Its going to be so difficult to not continue to share every day with you both on and off the pitches and away from them.

“We’re going to miss you so much. We spent many years together, drank many mates, had many lunches and many dinners.

“So many things we will never forget, all the time we spent together. It will be strange to see you in another shirt and much more to come up against you on the pitch.

“You deserved a farewell that fit with who you are: one of the most important players in the history of the club.

“Someone who achieved great things for the team and on an individual level. You did not deserve for them to throw you out like they did. But the truth is that at this stage nothing surprises me anymore.

“I wish you all the best in your new journey. I love you loads. See you soon, friend.”