Chelsea fans heaped praise on star defender Thiago Silva after yet another defensive masterclass in a Blues shirt.Chelsea secured a routine 3-0 win over Leicester City in the Premier League, thanks to goals from Antonio Rudiger, N'Golo Kante and Christian Pulisic. Yet again the foundations of the win were set by their defenders. The Blues have only conceded four goals in the league so far.The Chelsea defenders allowed Leicester City just four shots in the entire 90 minutes. The Blues completely dominated the game, and secured a deserved win to pile on the misery on Leicester City and their manager Brendan Rodgers.Chelsea fans were ecstatic about the performance of 37-year-old Thiago Silva. Many fans claim the former PSG defender is one of the best in the Premier League at the moment. Here are some of the best tweets from raving Chelsea fans:Thiago Silva@tsilva3Great job blues ➕3️⃣ @ChelseaFC 🔵🔵9:30 AM · Nov 20, 20213917526Great job blues ➕3️⃣ @ChelseaFC 🔵🔵 https://t.co/wSEczPkYu9Tan Larry@ManLikeTanThree goalscorers, three assisters yet Thiago Silva was the deserved MOTM. he’s some player.7:53 AM · Nov 20, 20212Three goalscorers, three assisters yet Thiago Silva was the deserved MOTM. he’s some player.Squawka Football@SquawkaThiago Silva’s game by numbers vs. Leicester: 100% duels won 97% pass accuracy 101 touches (most) 94 passes attempted (most) 91 passes completed (most)8 ball recoveries 3 clearances 1 tackle 0 fouls committed 0x dribbled past A rock at the back. 🪨8:17 AM · Nov 20, 20211280273Thiago Silva’s game by numbers vs. Leicester: 100% duels won 97% pass accuracy 101 touches (most) 94 passes attempted (most) 91 passes completed (most)8 ball recoveries 3 clearances 1 tackle 0 fouls committed 0x dribbled past A rock at the back. 🪨 https://t.co/BLjLforw8cGiroudProp@CFCGiroud@ChelseaFC The goat 🐐🐐8:00 AM · Nov 20, 20211@ChelseaFC The goat 🐐🐐Alex Goldberg@AlexGoldberg_@ChelseaFC What a legend. Still defines world class.8:13 AM · Nov 20, 202140414@ChelseaFC What a legend. Still defines world class.⚡️KAKAROTO⚡️@AAsmoke@ChelseaFC The man was way too good for a small club like psg8:01 AM · Nov 20, 2021581@ChelseaFC The man was way too good for a small club like psgPele Rees@PeleRees7@ConnCFC @tsilva3 Like a fine wine older he gets the better he is7:51 AM · Nov 20, 202111@ConnCFC @tsilva3 Like a fine wine older he gets the better he isSapa 💔💐@tchester19@ConnCFC @tsilva3 Definitely 👏🏻 No one come close 💛💛8:01 AM · Nov 20, 20212@ConnCFC @tsilva3 Definitely 👏🏻 No one come close 💛💛Conn@ConnCFCThiago Silva named man of the match. 37 years of age.7:50 AM · Nov 20, 20214633504Thiago Silva named man of the match. 37 years of age. https://t.co/QFiTPira6GRoy@_CFCRoy@ConnCFC @tsilva3 Best defender on the planet7:52 AM · Nov 20, 20216@ConnCFC @tsilva3 Best defender on the planetDean Bonnell@DeanBonnell1@ConnCFC @tsilva3 37 years of age not a problem his brain is 3 steps ahead off everyone world class 🔥🔥🔥7:58 AM · Nov 20, 2021@ConnCFC @tsilva3 37 years of age not a problem his brain is 3 steps ahead off everyone world class 🔥🔥🔥Jüān 🕷️🕸️@tchemjor@ConnCFC @tsilva3 #oohthiagosilva Man plays like he's 257:56 AM · Nov 20, 2021@ConnCFC @tsilva3 #oohthiagosilva Man plays like he's 25✰ 𝙼𝚞𝚐𝚘𝚖𝚋𝚒♛@sambi_mugombi@ConnCFC @tsilva3 Like wine, he is getting finer with age.8:13 AM · Nov 20, 2021@ConnCFC @tsilva3 Like wine, he is getting finer with age.GNO*CFC*⭐⭐@gnocfc@ConnCFC @tsilva3 Rolls Royce footballer.8:02 AM · Nov 20, 2021@ConnCFC @tsilva3 Rolls Royce footballer.Michael West@Big_Iyke@LDNFootbalI We are lucky to have him8:11 AM · Nov 20, 202110@LDNFootbalI We are lucky to have himRRR@Ridiculously_92@LDNFootbalI His positioning and awareness is so soo good..9:07 AM · Nov 20, 2021@LDNFootbalI His positioning and awareness is so soo good..BABY ABEL@AyensuAbel@LDNFootbalI Sometimes I really said to myself that “is he really at 37 "9:11 AM · Nov 20, 2021@LDNFootbalI Sometimes I really said to myself that “is he really at 37 "Benson Tical 🇬🇭(Poster Boy)@ticalbabe@LDNFootbalI @dat_taadiboy Man makes defending look easy9:01 AM · Nov 20, 20211@LDNFootbalI @dat_taadiboy Man makes defending look easyWeece@Wreccey_@LDNFootbalI Loved that bicycle kick clearance8:22 AM · Nov 20, 2021@LDNFootbalI Loved that bicycle kick clearance𝕎𝕚𝕝𝕤𝕠𝕟 ⭐⭐@WilsonE_mela@LDNFootbalI @DebbyChelsea10 This guy is just too good8:37 AM · Nov 20, 2021@LDNFootbalI @DebbyChelsea10 This guy is just too goodJoseph Adeyinka@JosephAdeyinka8@LDNFootbalI He is full of class.8:30 AM · Nov 20, 2021@LDNFootbalI He is full of class.ALEXIS@iykex73@CFCPys @iChelsHQ Bro is this guy really 37? 😳8:05 AM · Nov 20, 2021471@CFCPys @iChelsHQ Bro is this guy really 37? 😳Abdoool@AbdulmMgoni@CFCPys @iChelsHQ If T. Silva is 27 he will cost nothing less than 100m8:59 AM · Nov 20, 2021@CFCPys @iChelsHQ If T. Silva is 27 he will cost nothing less than 100mNishil@NishilBright@CFCPys @iChelsHQ Such a class guy to have in the team. Legend8:24 AM · Nov 20, 2021@CFCPys @iChelsHQ Such a class guy to have in the team. LegendThe Rewind(TR)-CFC@RewindTr@CFCPys @FrankKhalidUK @iChelsHQ Age is just a #number8:34 AM · Nov 20, 2021@CFCPys @FrankKhalidUK @iChelsHQ Age is just a #numberThiago Silva joined Chelsea from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer last summer. Many questioned Silva's move to a physically challenging league like the Premier League at his age.However, the Brazilian defender has adapted well to the English top flight. So far Thiago Silva has made 47 appearances for Chelsea, and was part of their Champions League-winning squad.The victory means Thomas Tuchel's side extended their advantage at the top of the standings. As things stand, Chelsea are six points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The Blues have made sure they cannot be caught by West Ham United and Manchester City this week.Thiago Silva yet to sign a contract extension with ChelseaDespite being one of the most consistent players this season, Thiago Silva is yet to pen a contract extension with Chelsea. However, according to Fabrizio Romano, the Blues could soon start contract negotiations with the 37-year-old.Fabrizio Romano@FabrizioRomanoThiago Silva’s contract extension will be discussed soon with Chelsea board. Tuchel and club super happy with Thiago and he wants to stay in Europe for one more season. 🔵🇧🇷 #CFCThiago’s performing at top level for Chelsea, again and again. He’s amazing. And yes, he’s 37.8:03 AM · Nov 20, 2021251332552Thiago Silva’s contract extension will be discussed soon with Chelsea board. Tuchel and club super happy with Thiago and he wants to stay in Europe for one more season. 🔵🇧🇷 #CFCThiago’s performing at top level for Chelsea, again and again. He’s amazing. And yes, he’s 37. https://t.co/oaYb96FpPNAccording to the aforementioned source, Thomas Tuchel is happy to have Thiago Silva around, and Silva also wants to stay for one more year.It is worth noting that all of Chelsea's centre-backs are running out of contract next summer. Besides Thiago Silva, Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen are also yet to sign a contract extension with The Blues.Thomas Tuchel has said that Andreas Christensen is close to signing a new deal with Chelsea. The 48-year-old manager said:“I want the same thing; the club wants the same thing, and the player wants the same thing. So I expect some good news.”