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Paris Saint-Germain star makes huge claim ahead of Chelsea showdown
THIAGO SILVA has claimed Paris Saint-Germain have the quality to win the Champions League this season.
Thiago Silva says PSG can win the Champions League
The Ligue 1 giants have been knocked out in the quarter-finals in the last three seasons.
But captain Silva believes his side have what it takes to go all the way this time around, starting with defeating Chelsea this evening (7.45pm).
"As captain of the team I say we are close and ready to win," he said.
Tonight's clash with Chelsea will be the third time in as many seasons the two clubs have met.
Playing Chelsea is a magnificent draw because I think we already know this team quite well
The spoils are currently split with a win each and Silva admits there is now a significant rivalry developing between the two teams.
"Playing Chelsea is a magnificent draw because I think we already know this team quite well.
"They have got a lot of Brazilian players, it's not far from Paris and there is already the rivalry."