Ex-Chelsea Starlet Reveals Why He Was Bullied by Thiago Silva at School

Trevoh Chalobah is set to share an intimate and emotional story about his childhood in a highly anticipated Match of the Day interview, which airs this weekend. The Chelsea defender has been teasing fans with glimpses into the upcoming chat, but few know what prompted him to open up about his past. According to Chalobah, his time at school was marred by bullying from none other than Thiago Silva, who was then just a teenager. In an exclusive conversation with the BBC, Chalobah revealed that Silva would frequently target him and get him into trouble. The young defender described how Silva’s teasing would often escalate into physical confrontations, leaving him feeling humiliated and vulnerable. “He would pick on me all the time,” Chalobah recalled. “I was just a kid, and I didn’t know how to handle it.” Chalobah credits his mother with being his rock during this difficult period, saying that she helped him find the strength to cope with the bullying. “She was always there for me,” he said. “She told me that I was special and that nobody should treat me like that.” The Match of the Day interview is expected to be a poignant and revealing look into Chalobah’s childhood, offering insights into the challenges he faced growing up. With his rising star in Chelsea’s defense, fans are eager to see how this young defender has overcome adversity to become one of the most promising young players in English football.