Thiago Silva’s son, Isago Silva, has defended Chelsea star Reggie Walsh after fans claimed he was ‘mocked’ on social media after the Ajax game.

Walsh came on in the 66th minute against Ajax on Wednesday – becoming Chelsea’s youngest ever Champions League player – as the Blues won 5-1.

The teenager, who had his 17th birthday on Monday, is also now the second-youngest Englishman to ever play in the Champions League.

Footage of Walsh playing against Ajax was posted on Instagram account @just_cfc after the match, with Chelsea fans heard chanting: ‘Reggie, give us a wave!’

Walsh did not appear to wave to the supporters, though, as the fans started to sing his name instead.

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Instagram user @dehema___1code left a comment under the video with a laughing emoji and the words: ‘Bro is nervous.’

Silva’s son appeared to take issue with that remark and replied: ’17-years-old playing his first game in the...