‘One of the best’ - Newcastle United signed £13m star compared to Brazil legend
Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall signed from Chelsea in 2023 and has become a hit at St James’ Park.
Lewis Hall has compared Dan Burn’s professionalism to former Chelsea teammate Thiago Silva.
Regarded as one of the best centre-backs this century, the Brazilian enjoyed spells at AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain before heading to Stamford Bridge in 2020. It did not take long for Silva - who joined the Blues as a 36-year-old - to assume the captaincy in West London.
Newcastle United talent Hall was taken under Silva’s wing as a youngster at Chelsea. Given his debut by Thomas Tuchel three years ago, the 20-year-old made an impression when breaking through the ranks.
Just 12 Premier League starts is all it took for the Magpies to stump up £28million to sign the left-back. After a period of adjustment, Hall has arguably been Newcastle’s most improved player in 2024-25.
The former Chelsea prodigy has named Burn as his father figure on Tyneside. Speaking to Optus Sport, Hall compared the Blyth native with Silva - who now plies his trade in the Brazilian league.
“Everyone approaches training differently,” Hall said. “Everyone recovers differently and different things work for different players. For me, since I’ve come here I think Dan Burn is one for me whose professionalism is probably one of the best I have seen along with Thiago Silva when I was at Chelsea.
“I know they are both really experienced players, but the professionalism from them two is top drawer and it’s something that has inspired me and made me realise that’s how I need to be if I want to stay as fit as possible.”